How severe is CVE-2024-5939?

CVE-2024-5939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5939?

CVE-2024-5939 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5939?

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

Does CVE-2024-5939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47068.

When was CVE-2024-5939 published?

CVE-2024-5939 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5939

CVE-2024-5939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Givewp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47068
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Givewp
Published: 2024-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'setup_wizard' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.13.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the setup wizard administrative pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5939?: The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'setup_wizard' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.13.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the setup wizard administrative pages.
How severe is CVE-2024-5939?: CVE-2024-5939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5939?: CVE-2024-5939 affects Givewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5939?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47068.
When was CVE-2024-5939 published?: CVE-2024-5939 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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