CVE-2013-7201: paypal Improper Certificate Validation
CVSS: 7.4v3.0HighModified
Published 27-04-2018Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2013-7201 is a high (CVSS 7.4) Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in paypal. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.4/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.75%
0%100%
Low · -0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-04-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
WebHybridClient.java in PayPal 5.3 and earlier for Android ignores SSL errors, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
78%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.03 pp
From 1.78% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.75%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Paypal1 product
- paypal≤ 5.3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/paypal-remote-code-execution/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory