CVE-2022-28700: givewp
CVSS: 9.1v3.1CriticalModified
Published 21-07-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-28700 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in givewp. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.4% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 2.21.0.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.10%
0%100%
Low · -0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-07-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Authenticated Arbitrary File Creation via Export function vulnerability in GiveWP's GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 at WordPress.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 5.5–9.1
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- wordfenceSource5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
2.10%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
81%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.03 pp
From 2.12% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.10%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Givewp2 products
- givewp< 2.21.0
- givewp (wordpress plugin)≥ <= 2.20.2, ≤ 2.20.2
Wordpress1 product
- give≤ 2.20.2 (fixed in 2.21.0)
2 vendors · 3 products