CVE-2022-31475: givewp Improper Access Control
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 21-07-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-31475 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in givewp. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.5% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 2.21.0.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.88%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 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 (custom plugin role) Arbitrary File Read via Export function vulnerability in GiveWP's GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 at WordPress.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NSources3 sources · 4.9–5.5
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
- wordfenceSource4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.88%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.86% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.88%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-552Files or Directories Accessible to External PartiesThe product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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