CVE-2012-5787: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5787: The PayPal merchant SDK does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Com...

The PayPal merchant SDK 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-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a PayPal merchant SDK TLS validation flaw. The SDK accepted a certificate without confirming it belonged to the PayPal server being contacted. A network-positioned attacker could spoof an SSL server with any otherwise valid certificate, creating risk to payment-related communications. Exposure is most likely in applications that embedded the vulnerable PayPal merchant SDK in payment or merchant workflows. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists no specific versions, so teams must verify SDK lineage locally. Prioritize systems that process payments or merchant account operations. Business urgency is high where the SDK is internet-facing or used over untrusted networks, but remediation planning depends on confirming exact SDK versions and available vendor fixes. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and services using PayPal merchant SDK components.; Check PayPal/vendor guidance to map the referenced commit to fixed releases.; Upgrade or replace vulnerable SDK copies once fixed versions are confirmed..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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paypal-sdk-spoofing(79913)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://github.com/paypal/SDKs/commit/5f2d6dd77fb4211dcde34e36f1864234526c5d64CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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