What the vulnerability does
01Description
The GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'achievement_types' attribute of the gamipress_earnings shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 6.8.6 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
GamiPress versions up to 6.8.6 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database queries. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious SQL code to read, modify, or delete database contents. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no special permissions. Update to a version newer than 6.8.6 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete database records including user data and site configuration.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic WordPress accounts can compromise your database, steal user information, or corrupt site data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 20, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
