CVE-2008-6535: admin/settings.php in PayPal eStores allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and change

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6535 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting paypal estores. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

admin/settings.php in PayPal eStores allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and change the administrative password via a direct request with a modified NewAdmin parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paypalestores

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-26 21:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy paypal-estores || rpm -q paypal-estores || paypal-estores --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PayPal eStore - Admin Password Change

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6535?

paypal estores: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6535 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6535 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-6535 affect?

CVE-2008-6535 affects paypal estores. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). admin/settings.php in PayPal eStores allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and change the administrative password via a direct request with a modified NewAdmin parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6535?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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