CVE-2024-1799: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rubengc GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GamiPress plugin for WordPress, used for gamification features, contains an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the 'achievement_types' attribute of the gamipress_earnings shortcode. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and lack of proper query preparation, enabling authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above to append arbitrary SQL commands to existing queries. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 6.8.6 and can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary SQL commands within the database context. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, modification or deletion of data, and disruption of application availability. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once available. Avoid using the vulnerable shortcode or disable the plugin if possible as a temporary measure.
CVE-2024-1799: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rubengc GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The GamiPress plugin for WordPress, used for gamification features, contains an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the 'achievement_types' attribute of the gamipress_earnings shortcode. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and lack of proper query preparation, enabling authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above to append arbitrary SQL commands to existing queries. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 6.8.6 and can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary SQL commands within the database context. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, modification or deletion of data, and disruption of application availability. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once available. Avoid using the vulnerable shortcode or disable the plugin if possible as a temporary measure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-22T20:28:46.655Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d3eb7ef31ef0b56f563
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:08:39 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:36:05 AM
Views: 11
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