Path Traversal Vulnerability in GiveWP WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-111978

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-111978?

The GiveWP WordPress plugin, prior to version 4.19.0.1, contains a flaw in its filename validation process. This vulnerability allows users with elevated custom roles to exploit the system by performing path traversal attacks. As a consequence, attackers can read sensitive contents from JSON-parseable files located anywhere on the server. Additionally, it enables unauthorized modifications to the stored configuration of the GiveWP plugin, potentially compromising the integrity of the application.

Affected Version(s)

GiveWP 0 < 4.19.0.1

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.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karthik Ramakrishnan
WPScan
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