Improper Input Validation in GiveWP Plugin Affects WordPress Donations
CVE-2026-14317

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
GiveWP
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14317?

The GiveWP plugin prior to version 4.16.3 for WordPress has a vulnerability that fails to restrict access to payment gateways based on the administrator's settings. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to initiate donations using payment gateways that the administrator has explicitly disabled, potentially leading to unauthorized transactions and exposure of sensitive payment information. Website owners utilizing GiveWP are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

GiveWP 0 < 4.16.3

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-2026-14317 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fa6f5470-b30d-4052-aacd-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Revanth Hari Narayana Matte
WPScan
.