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MEDIUM · 5.8

CVE-2011-5238

google-checkout-php-sample-code before 1.3.2 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which al...

Vulnerability Description

google-checkout-php-sample-code before 1.3.2 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleCheckout-Php<= 1.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-5238?

CVE-2011-5238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). google-checkout-php-sample-code before 1.3.2 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which al...

How severe is CVE-2011-5238?

CVE-2011-5238 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5238?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Checkout-Php.