CVE-2026-82222 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-82222: WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 4.16.7.1 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Vendor Liquid Web / Stellarwp
Product GiveWP
Weakness CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization
Published August 28, 2026
Last update August 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows Object Injection. This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.16.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GiveWP versions up to 4.16.7.1 contain a deserialization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on affected sites. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. An attacker can gain complete control of the site, including reading sensitive data, modifying content, and disrupting service.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site and take complete control without needing to log in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install malware, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 28, 2026 CVE published
August 28, 2026 Record updated