How severe is CVE-2022-28700?

CVE-2022-28700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28700?

CVE-2022-28700 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28700?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-28700 published?

CVE-2022-28700 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28700

CVE-2022-28700 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Givewp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Givewp
Published: 2022-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated Arbitrary File Creation via Export function vulnerability in GiveWP's GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 at WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28700?: Authenticated Arbitrary File Creation via Export function vulnerability in GiveWP's GiveWP plugin <= 2.20.2 at WordPress.
How severe is CVE-2022-28700?: CVE-2022-28700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28700?: CVE-2022-28700 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-28700 published?: CVE-2022-28700 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:givewp:givewp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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