CVE-2022-28700 CRITICAL

CVE-2022-28700: WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Creation via Export function vulnerability

Vendor Givewp
Product GiveWP (WordPress plugin)
Published July 21, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated Arbitrary File Creation via Export function vulnerability in GiveWP's GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GiveWP versions up to 2.20.2 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting high-privileged users. An authenticated administrator can perform actions that impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the WordPress installation. The vulnerability requires high-level privileges to exploit and does not require user interaction. Update to a version newer than 2.20.2 to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

An authenticated admin can read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt site availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can read, modify, or delete data and disable the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to WordPress; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 21, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated