Error "PKIX path building failed"

Problem

Error "PKIX path building failed" can happen in either Sonar for Bitbucket or Sonar for Bamboo

Possible Causes:

  • SSL certificate for SonarQube is not in JVM of either Bitbucket or Bamboo

  • JVM versions < 1.8.0_151 not properly recognizing the certificate authority

  • Using a self-signed certificate

Otherwise, please follow the advice on https://confluence.atlassian.com/kb/unable-to-connect-to-ssl-services-due-to-pkix-path-building-failed-779355358.html

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