How severe is CVE-2022-40211?

CVE-2022-40211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-40211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40211?

CVE-2022-40211 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40211?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-40211 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-40211 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-43510.

When was CVE-2022-40211 published?

CVE-2022-40211 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40211

CVE-2022-40211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Givewp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-43510
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Givewp
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in GiveWP allows Stored XSS.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 2.25.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40211?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in GiveWP allows Stored XSS.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 2.25.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-40211?: CVE-2022-40211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-40211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40211?: CVE-2022-40211 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40211?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-40211 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-40211 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-43510.
When was CVE-2022-40211 published?: CVE-2022-40211 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/give/wordpress-givewp-plugin-2-25-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-via-render-dropdown-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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