CVE-2012-5806: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5806: The PayPal Payments Pro module in Zen Cart does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name i...

The PayPal Payments Pro module in Zen Cart 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 use of the PHP fsockopen function, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5805.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE describes a weakness in Zen Cart's PayPal Payments Pro module where SSL certificate hostname checks were not performed. A network-positioned attacker could impersonate the payment server using a valid certificate for another name, risking payment data interception or tampering. Exposure is most likely limited to Zen Cart deployments using the PayPal Payments Pro module. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, package names, or CPEs, so inventory verification is required. Treat this as a targeted payment-processing risk, not a broad enterprise emergency. Prioritize ecommerce systems that still run legacy Zen Cart or legacy PayPal Payments Pro integrations. Mitigation focus: Check Zen Cart and module vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Upgrade or replace the PayPal Payments Pro module if vendor guidance recommends it.; Verify outbound payment TLS connections enforce hostname validation..

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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