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CVE-2022-45805 Scanner

Detects 'SQL Injection (SQLi)' vulnerability in Paytm Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress affects v. through 2.7.3.

Short Info


Level

Critical

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

30 days

Scan only one

Domain, IPv4

Toolbox

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Paytm Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress is a popular e-commerce plugin that allows website owners to accept payments from their customers through the Paytm payment gateway. It is used for various purposes, including selling physical or digital products, subscriptions, donations, and bookings. The plugin offers a seamless payment experience, enabling users to pay using various payment methods, including credit/debit cards, net banking, UPI, and Paytm Wallet, among others.

However, the Paytm Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress has been found to have a critical vulnerability - CVE-2022-45805. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands into the plugin, allowing them to steal sensitive data, modify data, or escalate privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to pass SQL statements as input to the backend database.

If this vulnerability is exploited, it can lead to severe consequences, including website compromise, theft of sensitive customer data such as passwords, credit card details, or personal information, website defacement, website downtime, and even loss of reputation and trust among customers.

In conclusion, it is essential to safeguard your website against vulnerabilities to protect sensitive data and avoid loss of reputation and trust. With the pro features of the s4e.io platform, users can quickly learn about vulnerabilities in their digital assets and take necessary precautions to protect their websites. So, ensure that your website is up-to-date, secure, and well-protected against cyber threats.

 

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