How severe is CVE-2013-7201?

CVE-2013-7201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-7201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7201?

CVE-2013-7201 affects Paypal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7201?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-7201 published?

CVE-2013-7201 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7201

CVE-2013-7201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paypal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Paypal
Published: 2018-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7201?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-7201?: CVE-2013-7201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-7201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7201?: CVE-2013-7201 affects Paypal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-7201 published?: CVE-2013-7201 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paypal:paypal:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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