Description
The PayPal app before 3.0.1 for iOS does not verify that the server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a PayPal web server via an arbitrary certificate.
References (8)
Core 8
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://viaforensics.com/press-releases/viaforensics-uncovers-paypal-application-vulnerability.html
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2887
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20021730-245.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44657
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703506904575592782874885808.html
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paypal/id283646709
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://viaforensics.com/security/viaforensics-uncovers-significant-vulnerability-paypal-iphone.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63002
Scores
EPSS
0.0037
EPSS Percentile
29.0%
Details
CWE
CWE-287
Status
published
Products (1)
ebay/paypal
< 3.0
Published
Nov 09, 2010
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026