CVE-2026-13450: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in rubengc GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.4 via the 'access' parameter due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view private GamiPress activity log entries belonging to any user, including badge earnings, points balance changes, and event records from integrated plugins such as WooCommerce, LearnDash, and BuddyPress. This is exploitable by any unauthenticated visitor because the required 'gamipress' nonce is broadcast to all front-end users via wp_localize_script on the wp_enqueue_scripts hook, making the sole authentication barrier trivially bypassable.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13450 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in the GamiPress – Gamification plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 7.9.4. The vulnerability arises from insecure direct object references via the 'access' parameter due to missing validation of a user-controlled key. Because the 'gamipress' nonce used for authentication is exposed to all front-end users through wp_localize_script on the wp_enqueue_scripts hook, unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication and access private activity log entries belonging to any user. These logs include sensitive information such as badge earnings, points balance changes, and event records from integrated plugins like WooCommerce, LearnDash, and BuddyPress.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can view private user activity logs in GamiPress, potentially exposing sensitive user information related to gamification achievements and integrated plugin events. The confidentiality of user data is compromised, but there is no impact on integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin features or disable the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-13450: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in rubengc GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
Description
The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.4 via the 'access' parameter due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view private GamiPress activity log entries belonging to any user, including badge earnings, points balance changes, and event records from integrated plugins such as WooCommerce, LearnDash, and BuddyPress. This is exploitable by any unauthenticated visitor because the required 'gamipress' nonce is broadcast to all front-end users via wp_localize_script on the wp_enqueue_scripts hook, making the sole authentication barrier trivially bypassable.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13450 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in the GamiPress – Gamification plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 7.9.4. The vulnerability arises from insecure direct object references via the 'access' parameter due to missing validation of a user-controlled key. Because the 'gamipress' nonce used for authentication is exposed to all front-end users through wp_localize_script on the wp_enqueue_scripts hook, unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication and access private activity log entries belonging to any user. These logs include sensitive information such as badge earnings, points balance changes, and event records from integrated plugins like WooCommerce, LearnDash, and BuddyPress.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can view private user activity logs in GamiPress, potentially exposing sensitive user information related to gamification achievements and integrated plugin events. The confidentiality of user data is compromised, but there is no impact on integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin features or disable the plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-26T17:47:07.730Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f598768715ace43f21943
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 08:19:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 08:34:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 19:47:31 UTC
Views: 3
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