CVE-2026-82222 WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 4.16.7.1 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve remote code execution via unsafe deserialization in the GiveWP plugin for WordPress.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-82222?

CVE-2026-82222 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP, published on 28 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows Object Injection.

This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.16.7.1.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82222?

How do I fix CVE-2026-82222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2026-82222 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-82222 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 5 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f9qw-6682-4v7w.

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