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CVE-2012-5799

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

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CVE-2012-5799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Canada Post (aka CanadaPost) module in PrestaShop 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, related to use of the PHP fsockopen function.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Canada Post (aka CanadaPost) module in PrestaShop 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, related to use of the PHP fsockopen function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PrestashopPrestashopAll versions
Presto-ChangeoCanadapostAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5799?
The Canada Post (aka CanadaPost) module in PrestaShop 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, related to use of the PHP fsockopen function.
How severe is CVE-2012-5799?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5799?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST