GiveWP: Unauthenticated identity spoofing
The supplied vector requires no attacker account. Caller-controlled identity claims are accepted without sufficient authentication, allowing identity spoofing and unauthorized integrity changes. The export does not identify the endpoint, identity field, verification operation or changed object; a particular payment or account-takeover chain is not established. No victim interaction is required by the vector. The vector reports no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, no availability impact. Affected versions: <= 4.16.8.1. The authoritative export identifies 4.16.9 as fixed for this CVE.
- Component
- GiveWP
- Plugin slug
give- Affected
- <= 4.16.8.1
- Safe version
4.16.9- Published
- Oct 09, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 09, 2026 and is one of 69 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 4.16.9 or a later supported release. Application-level remediation: Authenticate the claimed identity using trusted server-side proof and bind it to the intended operation. Reject unverifiable identity claims before accepting state changes.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP give allows Identity Spoofing.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.16.8.1.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N