CVE-2026-85113
📛 CVE Title
GiveWP < 4.16.9 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via Donor Name
Description
The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 4.16.9 does not remove shortcode delimiters from donor-supplied values before rendering them on public pages, and the shortcode stripping it applies can be defeated by nesting, allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes registered on the site.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- WPScan
- CVSS severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS score
- 6.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Effective score
- 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') - Reserved
- 2026-09-03
- Published
- 2026-09-21 08:51 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-21 14:30 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85113.json
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-09-21 09:17:06 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-21 15:17:32 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: contact@wpscan.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 2.5 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0018 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 8.12% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-09-21
NVD-assigned CWE(s):
CWE-74
(differs from the CNA list above)
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-09-22 03:26 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-83868 - Assigner
- WPScan
- Published
- Sep 21, 2026, 8:51:51 AM
- Updated
- Sep 21, 2026, 2:30:21 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
6.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1800
- Vendors
- Unknown
- Products
-
GiveWP (4.13.2 <4.16.9)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-4grg-xfv8-q8cj
ENISA description: The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 4.16.9 does not remove shortcode delimiters from donor-supplied values before rendering them on public pages, and the shortcode stripping it applies can be defeated by nesting, allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary shortcodes registered on the site.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | GiveWP |
4.13.2 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b092c718-9a29-4153-894f-47892e7ba423/ exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b092c718-9a29-4153-894f-47892e7ba423/ contact@wpscan.com
Remediations (10)
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web:avd.aquasec.com
CVE-2026-85113 Vulnerability, Severity 0 N/A, Published: Sep 21, 2026 | Modified: Sep 21, 2026 CVSS 3.x N/A Source: NVD CVSS 2.x RedHat/V2 RedHat/V3 Ubuntu Vulnerability-free packages from our partners Additional information
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
On September 16, 2026 , the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:support.esri.com
This patch deals specifically with the issues listed below under Issues Addressed with this Patch . As part of the patch installation, the Portal for ArcGIS service is stopped and restarted. The restart may take several minutes depending on the number of items on the enterprise deployment. As a best practice, clear the browser cache and re-launch the browser after installing the patch . This ...
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see the following Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ): CVE - 2026 -62910 - Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE - 2026 -62911 - Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE - 2026 -62912 - Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE - 2026 -62913 ...
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC -
web:www.wiz.io
Understand the critical aspects of CVE - 2026 -21513 with a detailed vulnerability assessment, exploitation potential, affected technologies, and remediation guidance.
2026-09-22 17:08 UTC
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