CVE-2026-73349 in GiveWP Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/13/2026
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in GiveWP < 4.16.6 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical broken access control flaw that affects GiveWP versions prior to 4.16.6, exposing the platform to unauthorized administrative actions without proper authentication. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user permissions within the plugin's core functionality, allowing attackers to exploit missing authorization checks in various administrative endpoints. According to cwe-284 access control issues occur when systems fail to properly enforce access restrictions, and this particular flaw manifests as an unauthenticated path that bypasses normal authentication mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the absence of proper user role validation within the plugin's API endpoints and administrative functions. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform actions such as modifying donation settings, accessing sensitive donor information, or manipulating donation records without possessing valid credentials or administrative privileges. This flaw particularly affects the plugin's ability to distinguish between authenticated administrators and unauthorized users during critical operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it enables attackers to compromise the entire donation management system. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially gain full administrative control over donation data, modify payment configurations, access donor databases containing sensitive personal information, and disrupt normal business operations. This represents a significant risk for organizations relying on GiveWP for charitable fundraising activities where donor privacy and financial data protection are paramount.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching to version 4.16.6 or later, which includes proper authentication checks and access control validation. Organizations should also implement network-level restrictions to limit access to administrative endpoints, enable two-factor authentication where possible, and conduct regular security audits of plugin configurations. The vulnerability aligns with attack techniques categorized under privilege escalation in the mitre att&ck framework, specifically targeting the persistence and privilege escalation phases where attackers seek to maintain long-term access to compromised systems. Additionally, this issue demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation as outlined in owasp top ten category a05 security misconfigurations, emphasizing that even minor oversights in permission handling can lead to complete system compromise.