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CVE-2026-104404 Liquid Web / StellarWP CVE debrief

A Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in GiveWP plugin for WordPress allows Stored XSS, affecting versions from n/a through 4.17.0. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to user session compromise or unauthorized actions. The issue has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is considered MEDIUM severity. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information on the vulnerability, with only one reference to a Patchstack vulnerability report.

Vendor: Liquid Web / StellarWP
Product: GiveWP
CVSS: MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-10-05
Original CVE updated: 2026-10-05
Advisory published: 2026-10-05
Advisory updated: 2026-10-05

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the GiveWP plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updates. They should also verify and update GiveWP plugin versions, assess exposure in WordPress deployments, and monitor for suspicious activity related to Stored XSS. The vulnerability affects GiveWP versions from n/a through 4.17.0.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating GiveWP plugin versions, assessing exposure in WordPress deployments, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to Stored XSS.

Potential for malicious script injection and execution
Risk of user session compromise or unauthorized actions
Need for verification of plugin version and exposure in WordPress deployments

Technical summary

The GiveWP plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. The issue affects versions from n/a through 4.17.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is considered MEDIUM severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating GiveWP plugin versions, assessing exposure in WordPress deployments, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to Stored XSS.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating GiveWP plugin versions, assessing exposure in WordPress deployments.

Recommended defensive actions

Verify and update GiveWP plugin versions to 4.17.1 or later
Assess exposure in WordPress deployments using GiveWP plugin
Monitor for suspicious activity related to Stored XSS

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information on the vulnerability, with only one reference to a Patchstack vulnerability report. Defenders should verify and update GiveWP plugin versions, assess exposure in WordPress deployments, and monitor for suspicious activity related to Stored XSS. The vulnerability affects GiveWP versions from n/a through 4.17.0.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

CVE-2026-104404 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-104404

CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
CVE-2026-104404 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-104404

NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.