CVE-2012-5799: The Canada Post (aka CanadaPost) module in PrestaShop does not verify that the server hostname matches a do...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns the Canada Post module in PrestaShop. The module did not properly confirm that an SSL certificate belonged to the server it was contacting, so a network attacker could impersonate the Canada Post service if positioned between the store and that service. Exposure is likely limited to PrestaShop deployments using the Canada Post or CanadaPost module. The provided sources do not identify affected versions, patched versions, or whether the module remains in use in current deployments. Treat this as a targeted e-commerce integration risk. It is not documented as actively exploited in the provided sources, but affected stores could expose shipment-related communications to interception or spoofing. Prioritize confirmation of module presence and vendor-supported remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory PrestaShop deployments for the Canada Post or CanadaPost module.; Check PrestaShop or module maintainer guidance for fixed versions or replacements.; Disable the integration if business impact allows and no supported fix is available..

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

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