CVE-2026-97196: WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 4.16.9 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2026
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Updated

Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows Authentication Bypass.

This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.16.9.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Stellarwp 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·06:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which GiveWP installations are affected?

The issue affects GiveWP versions through 4.16.9. The available information does not identify any configuration prerequisite or unaffected earlier version.

2

Does an attacker need an account or user interaction to exploit this?

No. The CVSS vector indicates network exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.

3

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

The vulnerability allows authentication bypass and is rated critical. The CVSS vector indicates high confidentiality and integrity impact, with no availability impact indicated.

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