How severe is CVE-2010-4211?

CVE-2010-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-4211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4211?

CVE-2010-4211 affects Ebay Paypal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4211?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-4211 published?

CVE-2010-4211 was published on 2010-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4211

CVE-2010-4211 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ebay Paypal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ebay Paypal
Published: 2010-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The PayPal app before 3.0.1 for iOS does not verify that the server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a PayPal web server via an arbitrary certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4211?: The PayPal app before 3.0.1 for iOS does not verify that the server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a PayPal web server via an arbitrary certificate.
How severe is CVE-2010-4211?: CVE-2010-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-4211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4211?: CVE-2010-4211 affects Ebay Paypal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4211?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4211 published?: CVE-2010-4211 was published on 2010-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ebay:paypal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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