# CVE-2026-42678: Liquid Web GiveWP DOM-based XSS

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-42678-liquid-web-givewp-dom-based-xss  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-01. Updated: 2026-06-01  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-42678 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-06-01

GiveWP, a popular WordPress plugin used for managing online donations, is vulnerable to a security flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the website. If a site administrator or visitor clicks a specially crafted link, the attacker could potentially steal session information, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform unauthorized actions on the website. This could lead to a loss of trust from donors and potential compromise of the site's administrative interface.

Technologies: [StellarWP GiveWP](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/givewp). Vendors: [StellarWP](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/stellarwp).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-42678 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-42678 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-42678?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 1 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** StellarWP GiveWP n/a through 4.14.5.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-42678?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-42678 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-42678?** Check whether you run StellarWP GiveWP at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the GiveWP plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 4.14.5). The flaw stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, specifically within the Document Object Model (DOM) environment. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into interacting with a malicious link or crafted page. Successful exploitation allows the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, which can lead to session hijacking or unauthorized data access. The issue is resolved in version 4.14.6.

## Affected products

- Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP n/a through 4.14.5

## Timeline

- 2026-04-16: other: Reported by thevietronin
- 2026-05-16: advisory: Patchstack advisory published
- 2026-06-01: disclosed: NVD publication date

## References

- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/give/vulnerability/wordpress-givewp-plugin-4-14-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/give/vulnerability/wordpress-givewp-plugin-4-14-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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