CVE-2026-82222
CriticalExploitedDeserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows Object Injection.
Published Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · Also known as 49c3be3f-60b3-4b83-9683-a08e8e1cf9e9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-82222 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting give (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 31, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 2.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including give 4.16.7.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.3%
Higher than 82.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows Object Injection.
This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 4.16.7.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 31, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| givewordpress-plugin | >= n/a | 4.16.7.2 |
Patched Releases
give
4.16.7.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 28, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 31, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/49c3be3f-60b3-4b83-9683-a08e8e1cf9e9?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/49c3be3f-60b3-4b83-9683-a08e8e1cf9e9?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://patchstack.com/articles/unauthenticated-php-object-injection-to-remote-code-execution-on-givewp?_s_id=cve
- otherhttps://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/give/vulnerability/wordpress-givewp-plugin-4-16-7-1-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
FAQ
Common Questions.
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP allows Object Injection.
Affected: give (wordpress-plugin) versions >= n/a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 31, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including give 4.16.7.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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