CVE-2026-111978 Details
Description
The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 4.19.0.1 does not properly validate a user-supplied filename before reading it from disk, allowing users with a high-privilege custom role to perform path traversal, disclose the contents of JSON-parseable files anywhere on the server, and overwrite the GiveWP WordPress plugin before 4.19.0.1's stored configuration.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the GiveWP WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 4.19.0.1. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly validate user-supplied filenames before reading them from disk. This flaw allows users with high-privilege custom roles to traverse directories, disclose the contents of JSON-parseable files located anywhere on the server, and overwrite the plugin's stored configuration.
Users are advised to update the GiveWP WordPress plugin to version 4.19.0.1 or later.
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Assessed Oct 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab77a13e-491e-47a9-a50d-839a8ad341aa/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| GiveWP | < 4.19.0.1 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |