![]() ![]() However, since an attacker can simply use the underlying API to gain full account access, this distinction is purely academic.īelow is a brief video that that discusses and demonstrates the PayPal two-factor bypass:ĭuo Labs - PayPal Hack (Long) V5 Technical Details Note that the standard browser-based PayPal web interface is not affected by the bypass. The exploit communicates with two separate PayPal API services - one to authenticate (only with primary credentials), and another to transfer money to a destination account. We developed a proof-of-concept exploit to leverage this lack of 2FA enforcement, interfacing with the PayPal API directly and effectively mimicking the PayPal mobile app as though it were accessing a non-2FA account. ![]() While PayPal’s mobile apps do not currently support 2FA-enabled accounts, it is possible to effectively trick the PayPal mobile applications into ignoring the 2FA flag on the account, subsequently allowing the an attacker to log in without requiring secondary authentication. The protection offered by the two-factor Security Key mechanism can be bypassed and essentially nullified. ImpactĪn attacker only needs a victim’s PayPal username and password in order to access a two-factor protected account and send money. In light of the vulnerability reporting timeline and the trivial discoverability of the vulnerability, we have elected to publicly disclose this issue, so that users can be informed to the risks to their PayPal account security.ĭuo would also like to thank Dan Saltman from Everyda圜arry for his assistance in the initial reporting of this issue. The vulnerability lies primarily in the authentication flow for the PayPal API web service () - an API used by PayPal’s official mobile applications, as well as numerous third-party merchants and apps - but also partially in the official mobile apps themselves.Īs of the date of this post (June 25), PayPal has put a workaround in place to limit the impact of the vulnerability, and is actively working on a permanent fix. Security Key mechanism, in PayPal nomenclature). Researchers at Duo Labs, the advanced research team at Duo Security, discovered that it is possible to bypass PayPal’s two-factor authentication (the The time of day you call can significantly affect both the wait time, and which call center (domestic or off-shore) you reach.Duo labs JZach Lanier Duo Security Researchers Uncover Bypass of PayPal’s Two-Factor Authentication Once you do it you will be connected with a live customer service representative (typical waiting time is about 1 hour 20 minutes – 1 hour 50 minutes). Then enter 2 and say “speak to the a representative”. How to talk to a Live Person in PayPal Customer Service To call when you can't log in: "Call us as a Guest" Have you called support yet? If not consider it! PayPal Customer Service 88 M-F (5:00 AM – 10:00 PM PT) Sat-Sun (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM PT) PayPal has a support number, and does provide reasonably good support. Remember:Īlways mention what country you are in! Different countries have different rules. This is necessary to limit both spam and scams. Usually only Imgur and similar links will be approved. No non-PayPal/Imgur links without prior approval. Do not post SPAM or SCAM posts! Immediate ban for any of these! NOTICE: There is no PayPal protection for Friends and Family transactions! Friends and Family is for gifts only, and never for buying or selling items. Anyone who posts such messages will be permanently banned from /r/PayPal. Warning:ĭo NOT solicit donations, gifts or exchanges here! Immediate ban for doing so.ĭo NOT reply to any private messages offering 'help.' These messages are from scammers and please don't get scammed by them. ABSOLUTELY NO POSTS MENTIONING RUSSIA! ALL SUCH POSTS WILL BE REMOVED WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR CONTENT! Our FAQ! Please read it. ![]()
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