CVE-2024-11921: The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 3.19.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11921?

givewp: upgrade to 3.19.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11921 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11921 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11921 affect?

CVE-2024-11921 affects givewp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 3.19.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11921?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11921 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting givewp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 3.19.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: givewp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

givewp givewp UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.19.0

Fixed in: 3.19.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy givewp || rpm -q givewp || givewp --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.19.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade givewp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade givewp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Give WP Plugin < 3.19.0 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11921?

givewp: upgrade to 3.19.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11921 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11921 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11921 affect?

CVE-2024-11921 affects givewp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The GiveWP WordPress plugin before 3.19.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

How urgent is CVE-2024-11921?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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