Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in GiveWP Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-85113

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
GiveWP
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-85113?

The GiveWP plugin for WordPress, up to version 4.16.9, is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This occurs because the plugin fails to adequately remove shortcode delimiters from user-supplied input before rendering it on public pages. Moreover, the plugin's shortcode stripping mechanisms can be bypassed by nesting shortcodes, which further exposes the site to potential attacks. As a result, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of site content, posing significant security risks for WordPress users.

Affected Version(s)

GiveWP 4.13.2 < 4.16.9

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-2026-85113 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b092c718-9a29-4153-894f-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
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

Jakub Herman
WPScan
.