CVE-2024-13499: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in rubengc GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
The The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via gamipress_do_shortcode() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13499 is a CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability in the GamiPress WordPress plugin (versions up to 7.2.1). The vulnerability arises because the gamipress_do_shortcode() function executes user-supplied shortcodes without proper validation, enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This can lead to code injection impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the gamipress_do_shortcode() function or the GamiPress plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-13499: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in rubengc GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
Description
The The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via gamipress_do_shortcode() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13499 is a CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability in the GamiPress WordPress plugin (versions up to 7.2.1). The vulnerability arises because the gamipress_do_shortcode() function executes user-supplied shortcodes without proper validation, enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This can lead to code injection impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting access to the gamipress_do_shortcode() function or the GamiPress plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T22:14:46.749Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e5bb7ef31ef0b59ed83
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:15 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:39:05 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:17:02 AM
Views: 20
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