CVE-2022-28700

WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Creation via Export function vulnerability

Description

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

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.21.0 or higher version.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.13% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: GiveWP GiveWP (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/give/#developers third party advisory release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/give/wordpress-givewp-plugin-2-20-2-authenticated-arbitrary-file-creation-via-export-function-vulnerability third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28700?
CVE-2022-28700 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-28700?
To fix CVE-2022-28700: Update to 2.21.0 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-28700 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-28700 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-28700?
CVE-2022-28700 affects GiveWP GiveWP (WordPress plugin).
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