What is the severity of CVE-2012-5797?

CVE-2012-5797 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5797?

To fix CVE-2012-5797, ensure that server hostname verification is correctly implemented for SSL certificates in the PayPal Pro PayFlow module.

What impact does CVE-2012-5797 have on osCommerce users?

CVE-2012-5797 allows attackers to spoof SSL servers, posing a risk to osCommerce users by exposing transactions to interception.

Which versions of osCommerce are affected by CVE-2012-5797?

CVE-2012-5797 affects all versions of the osCommerce platform using the vulnerable PayPal Pro PayFlow module.

Is CVE-2012-5797 a permanent vulnerability?

No, CVE-2012-5797 can be mitigated by properly configuring SSL hostname verification, but it requires user intervention.

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CVE-2012-5797

medium

5.8

CWE

4/11/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5797: Input Validation

First published: Sun Nov 04 2012(Updated: )

The PayPal Pro PayFlow module in osCommerce 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Brian Burton Paypal Pro Payflow Module
Oscommerce Oscommerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5797?
CVE-2012-5797 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5797?
To fix CVE-2012-5797, ensure that server hostname verification is correctly implemented for SSL certificates in the PayPal Pro PayFlow module.
What impact does CVE-2012-5797 have on osCommerce users?
CVE-2012-5797 allows attackers to spoof SSL servers, posing a risk to osCommerce users by exposing transactions to interception.
Which versions of osCommerce are affected by CVE-2012-5797?
CVE-2012-5797 affects all versions of the osCommerce platform using the vulnerable PayPal Pro PayFlow module.
Is CVE-2012-5797 a permanent vulnerability?
No, CVE-2012-5797 can be mitigated by properly configuring SSL hostname verification, but it requires user intervention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5797?
CVE-2012-5797 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5797?
To fix CVE-2012-5797, ensure that server hostname verification is correctly implemented for SSL certificates in the PayPal Pro PayFlow module.
What impact does CVE-2012-5797 have on osCommerce users?
CVE-2012-5797 allows attackers to spoof SSL servers, posing a risk to osCommerce users by exposing transactions to interception.
Which versions of osCommerce are affected by CVE-2012-5797?
CVE-2012-5797 affects all versions of the osCommerce platform using the vulnerable PayPal Pro PayFlow module.
Is CVE-2012-5797 a permanent vulnerability?
No, CVE-2012-5797 can be mitigated by properly configuring SSL hostname verification, but it requires user intervention.