Vulnerability Details : CVE-2010-4211
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.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-4211
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.08%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 34 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2010-4211
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.9
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LOW | AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
5.5
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2010-4211
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2010-4211
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20021730-245.html
Page Not Found (404) - CNET
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44657
eBay PayPal for iOS-based Mobile Devices SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
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http://viaforensics.com/security/viaforensics-uncovers-significant-vulnerability-paypal-iphone.html
Page not found - NowSecure
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63002
PayPal application for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad certificate information disclosure CVE-2010-4211 Vulnerability Report
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http://viaforensics.com/press-releases/viaforensics-uncovers-paypal-application-vulnerability.html
Page not found - NowSecure
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http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paypal/id283646709
PayPal: Mobile Cash on the App Store
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703506904575592782874885808.html
PayPal Races To Fix IPhone App Security Flaw - WSJ
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2887
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