CVE-2026-73314: XenForo < 2.3.13 Signature Verification Bypass via PayPal REST Webhook

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

XenForo before 2.3.13 contains a signature verification logic error in the PayPal REST webhook handler that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass payment signature validation by submitting a webhook request with an unsupported authalgo header value. When the algorithm cannot be mapped to a supported hash function, the verification function incorrectly returns true instead of failing, causing the caller to treat the fabricated request as verified and process the payment event without a valid PayPal signature.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XenForo Xenforo<2.3.13

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are exposed?

XenForo installations running a version before 2.3.13 are affected if they use the PayPal REST webhook handler. The issue is in that handler's payment signature verification logic.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this?

An attacker can send a fabricated webhook request without authentication, user interaction, or a valid PayPal signature. The request uses an unsupported auth_algo header value so the handler treats signature verification as successful.

3

What is the impact of a successful exploit?

The application may process a fabricated payment event as though it had been verified by PayPal. The stated impact is integrity loss; confidentiality and availability impact are not indicated.

4

How can I determine whether my instance is vulnerable?

Check the XenForo version and whether the installation handles PayPal REST webhooks. Versions earlier than 2.3.13 with that webhook handler are affected.

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