CVE-2022-31475 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-31475: WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Read 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

5.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (custom plugin role) Arbitrary File Read 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 flaw allowing high-privilege users to read sensitive data they should not access. An administrator or donor manager can view confidential information and make limited unauthorized changes. The vulnerability requires an authenticated account with elevated permissions and does not affect site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data and make limited unauthorized modifications as a high-privilege user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins or donor managers could access confidential donor or financial data beyond their intended scope.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have an authenticated admin or manager account on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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