SQL Injection Vulnerability in Paytm Payment Gateway Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-81809

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Paytm Payment Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-81809?

The Paytm Payment Gateway WordPress plugin versions before 2.8.9 is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper data escaping from payment callbacks. Malicious users can exploit this vulnerability, particularly when the gateway operates without the required credentials, enabling them to manipulate SQL statements and potentially compromise database integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Paytm Payment Gateway 0 < 2.8.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-81809 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10f2d49e-94e4-4e49-b32f-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Erwan LR (WPScan)
WPScan
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