CVE-2022-45805 WordPress Paytm Payment Gateway Plugin <= 2.7.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Paytm Payment Gateway plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-45805?
CVE-2022-45805 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Paytm Payment Gateway, published on 3 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Paytm Paytm Payment Gateway paytm-payments allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Paytm Payment Gateway: from n/a through 2.7.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45805?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paytm Payment Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45805?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45805 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2022-45805 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45805 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Paytm Payment Gateway
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vh27-7qvw-fwfm.