GiveWP - Authentication Bypass (CVE-2020-20627)

CVE-2020-20627 is a vulnerability in the GiveWP plugin for WordPress (up to version 2.5.9) that allows unauthenticated attackers to change plugin settings via the Stripe admin actions script. This flaw could be exploited to alter payment configurations or disrupt donation workflows, potentially impacting the integrity of WordPress sites using GiveWP.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of January 2026.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2020-20627 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Additionally, according to week-over-week analysis by CrowdSec, exploitation of CVE-2020-20627 is surging. Attack volumes are spiking well above historical norms, indicating widespread and escalating interest from threat actors. CVE-2020-20627 is currently experiencing high visibility and active exploitation across the internet.

Attackers exploit unauthenticated GET requests to /wp-admin/admin-post.php with the page=give-settings parameter and various stripe_* parameters to modify GiveWP plugin settings without authorization. This allows unauthorized changes to payment configuration on vulnerable WordPress sites.