Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2991

First published: Wed Sep 19 2012(Updated: )

The PayPal (aka MODULE_PAYMENT_PAYPAL_STANDARD) module before 1.1 in osCommerce Online Merchant before 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to set the payment recipient via a modified value of the merchant's e-mail address, as demonstrated by setting the recipient to one's self.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
osCommerce PHP Point of Sale<=2.3.3
osCommerce PHP Point of Sale=2.3.0
osCommerce PHP Point of Sale=2.3.1
osCommerce PHP Point of Sale=2.3.2
PayPal Payments Standard<=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2991?

    CVE-2012-2991 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on payment functionality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2991?

    To fix CVE-2012-2991, upgrade the osCommerce Online Merchant to version 2.3.4 or newer.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-2991?

    CVE-2012-2991 affects users of the osCommerce Online Merchant versions prior to 2.3.4 using the PayPal Standard module.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2012-2991?

    Attackers can manipulate the payment recipient by altering the merchant's email address during transactions.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2991?

    There is no specific patch; the issue is resolved through software upgrade to a non-vulnerable version.

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