What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in GamiPress GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress.This issue affects GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress: from n/a through 2.5.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
GamiPress fails to properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site data or disrupt service without authorization. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.5.6. Update to a version newer than 2.5.6 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
A logged-in user can modify site data or cause service disruption without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter gamification data, points, or badges, compromising the integrity of your reward system.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 19, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated