What is CVE-2022-45805?

SQL injection in Paytm Payment Gateway up to 2.7.3, letting attackers manipulate database queries via unsanitized inputs.

Does CVE-2022-45805 affect current Paytm users?

No, if updated beyond 2.7.3. But check merchant plugins—legacy installs linger.

How to protect against Paytm SQL injection vulnerabilities?

Use prepared statements, validate inputs strictly, and audit third-party gateways regularly.

🕳️ Vulnerabilities & CVEs

Paytm's Gateway Cracked Open: The SQL Injection That Could've Emptied Wallets

A single unchecked input in Paytm's payment gateway could've let attackers rewrite database queries, siphoning user data or worse. CVE-2022-45805 isn't just a bug—it's a reminder of fintech's fragile underbelly.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Code snippet showing SQL injection payload in Paytm payment form

⚡ Key Takeaways

CVE-2022-45805 enabled SQL injection in Paytm's payment gateway through version 2.7.3, risking data theft. 𝕏
Root cause: Poor input sanitization in PHP queries, echoing early 2000s breaches like Heartland. 𝕏
Update immediately; shift to modern architectures like serverless to avoid repeats. 𝕏

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