# CVE-2026-97066: GiveWP Insecure Direct Object References

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-97066-unauthenticated-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-in-givewp  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-30. Updated: 2026-09-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-97066 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-09-30

GiveWP is a WordPress plugin used to create donation forms and manage fundraising campaigns. An unauthenticated attacker can access sensitive donation records and donor information by directly manipulating object identifiers, without requiring a login or permission. This allows exposure of private donor data and transaction details without authorization.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-97066 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-97066 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-97066?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 30 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** GiveWP 4.16.9 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-97066?** 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-2026-97066 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-97066?** Check whether you run 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

An Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in GiveWP allows unauthenticated access to sensitive resources by directly referencing internal object IDs. The vulnerability affects versions 4.16.9 and below, and can be exploited over the network without authentication or special privileges. An attacker can enumerate and retrieve donation records, donor information, and related financial data that should be restricted.

## Affected products

- GiveWP GiveWP 4.16.9 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-09-30: disclosed

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/give/vulnerability/wordpress-givewp-plugin-4-16-9-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/give/vulnerability/wordpress-givewp-plugin-4-16-9-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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