CVE-2026-96830: WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 4.16.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2026
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Updated

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in GiveWP <= 4.16.9 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GiveWP GiveWP<=4.16.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress GiveWP plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.17.0

Event History

Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or GiveWP privileges. Exploitation does require user interaction, as reflected by the UI:R vector.

2

What installations are affected?

GiveWP versions up to and including 4.16.9 are identified as affected. The available data does not state whether a particular GiveWP configuration or feature must be enabled.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

The vulnerability can result in limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, and its scope may extend beyond the vulnerable component. As an XSS issue, it involves attacker-supplied script executing in a user's browser after interaction.

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