What the vulnerability does
01Description
The myCred – Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Program plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 2.9.7. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to approve withdrawal requests, modify user point balances, and manipulate the payment processing system via the cashcred_pay_now AJAX action.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The myCred Points Management System for WordPress contains a missing authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. An attacker can send network requests without authentication to alter information managed by the plugin. The vulnerability affects versions 2.9.7 and earlier. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.9.7 when available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data without logging in or having any account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to points, ranks, badges, or loyalty rewards data without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
