CVE-2026-111978
GiveWP < 4.19.0.1 - Give Manager+ Path Traversal via Core Settings Import
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 25, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 25, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update the GiveWP WordPress plugin to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab77a13e-491e-47a9-a50d-839a8ad341aa/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-111978 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-111978
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111978.json">CVE-2026-111978</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab77a13e-491e-47a9-a50d-839a8ad341aa/