CVE-2025-7221: GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform <= 4.5.0 - Missing Authorization to Donation Update

Published Aug 21, 2025
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Updated

The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the giveupdatepaymentstatus() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with GiveWP Worker-level access and above, to update donations statuses. This ability is not present in the user interface.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GiveWP Donation Plugin<=4.5.0
GiveWP GiveWP WordPress<4.6.1

Event History

Aug 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7221?

CVE-2025-7221 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data modifications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7221?

To fix CVE-2025-7221, you should update the GiveWP plugin to version 4.5.1 or later that addresses the missing capability check.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-7221?

CVE-2025-7221 affects all versions of the GiveWP Donation Plugin for WordPress up to and including 4.5.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-7221?

CVE-2025-7221 is an unauthorized modification of data vulnerability due to insufficient capability checks in the plugin.

5

Can CVE-2025-7221 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-7221 can be exploited remotely as it allows unauthorized users to modify payment statuses.

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