CVE-2025-7205: GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform <= 4.5.0 - Authenticated (GiveWP worker+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the donor notes parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with GiveWP worker-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Additionally, they need to trick an administrator into visiting the legacy version of the site.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-7205?
CVE-2025-7205 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential stored cross-site scripting risks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7205?
To fix CVE-2025-7205, update the GiveWP Donation Plugin to version 4.5.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-7205?
CVE-2025-7205 affects all versions of the GiveWP Donation Plugin up to and including 4.5.0.
Can CVE-2025-7205 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2025-7205 can allow attackers to execute harmful scripts on the affected website via user input.
What is stored cross-site scripting in the context of CVE-2025-7205?
Stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2025-7205 refers to the vulnerability that allows malicious scripts to be stored on the server and executed when other users access the site.