{"id":86752,"date":"2026-03-22T21:37:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T21:37:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-47444-sensitive-information-exposure-in-givewp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47444-sensitive-information-exposure-in-givewp\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-47444: Sensitive Information Exposure in GiveWP<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

This report presents an analysis of the recently identified vulnerability CVE-2025-47444. The vulnerability is linked to the popular WordPress plugin, GiveWP, and potentially allows attackers to embed and retrieve sensitive data. This critical issue could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage, making it a significant concern for all entities using GiveWP versions before 4.6.1.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-47444
\nSeverity: High (7.5)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

GiveWP | Before 4.6.1<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability CVE-2025-47444 occurs due to improper data handling within the GiveWP plugin. An attacker can take advantage of this flaw by inserting sensitive information into data sent via the plugin. The plugin does not sufficiently sanitize this data, allowing the attacker to retrieve the embedded sensitive information later. This can lead to unauthorised access or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a simplified example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:<\/p>\n

POST \/givewp\/donate HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"donation_amount\": \"100\", \"personal_info\": \"{'name': 'John', 'credit_card': '1234-5678-9012-3456'}\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker embeds sensitive information (credit card details) within regular data sent to the server. Due to the vulnerability, the server accepts and processes this data, making it possible for the attacker to retrieve the sensitive information at a later point.<\/p>\n
Recommended Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
Organizations are advised to apply the latest vendor patches to mitigate this vulnerability. If unable to update immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. Regularly monitoring network traffic for any unusual patterns can also help identify potential exploitation attempts early.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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