CVE-2022-45805: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Paytm Pa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-45805?

payment gateway: upgrade to newer than 2.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-45805 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45805 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-45805 affect?

CVE-2022-45805 affects payment gateway. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). 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.

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HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-45805 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting payment gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: paytm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-03 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paytm payment gateway UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy payment-gateway || rpm -q payment-gateway || payment-gateway --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade payment-gateway

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade payment-gateway

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

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

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Paytm Payment Gateway <=2.7.3 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-45805?

payment gateway: upgrade to newer than 2.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45805 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45805 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-2022-45805 affect?

CVE-2022-45805 affects payment gateway. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45805?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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