Vulnerability Description
PayPal Payments Standard PHP Library before 20120427 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, related to intentional disabling of certificate-validation checks through a "FALSE" value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paypal | Payments Standard | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79912
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79912
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5789?
CVE-2012-5789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). PayPal Payments Standard PHP Library before 20120427 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, ...
How severe is CVE-2012-5789?
CVE-2012-5789 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-2012-5789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paypal Payments Standard.