Is CVE-2022-45805 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45805 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45805 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45805 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45805?

CVE-2022-45805 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45805

CWE-89Published: November 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is an SQL injection flaw in the Paytm Payment Gateway plugin. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, posing a severe risk to database integrity and confidentiality.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Paytm Payment Gateway plugin to a version beyond 2.7.3 to remediate this issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-45805 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.