CVE-2011-5237: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-5237: PayPal WPS ToolKit does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common N...

PayPal WPS ToolKit 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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE describes a TLS validation weakness in PayPal WPS ToolKit. The toolkit did not confirm that a server certificate was issued for the hostname being contacted, so a network-positioned attacker could impersonate an SSL server using an otherwise valid certificate for another name. Exposure is most likely in legacy applications that still use PayPal WPS ToolKit for payment-related SSL connections. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, package names, or supported replacement releases. Treat this as a legacy payment-integration risk. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but missing TLS identity validation can undermine confidentiality and trust if the affected toolkit remains in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications for any PayPal WPS ToolKit usage.; Check PayPal or toolkit vendor guidance for supported fixes or replacements.; Replace unsupported legacy toolkit code where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 6, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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