CVE-2026-111978 — MEDIUM (6.0)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ab77a13e-491e-47a9-a50d-839a8ad341aa/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-111978?

CVE-2026-111978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2026-111978?

CVE-2026-111978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-111978?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.