CVE-2026-16091: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') 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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'gamipress_rank' Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16091 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the GamiPress – Gamification plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 7.9.9.1. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'gamipress_rank' shortcode, where input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on web pages. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who view the injected content. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity of user interactions within the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the 'gamipress_rank' shortcode. Monitor official rubengc or GamiPress channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-16091: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') 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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'gamipress_rank' Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
rubengc
GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16091 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the GamiPress – Gamification plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 7.9.9.1. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'gamipress_rank' shortcode, where input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on web pages. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of users who view the injected content. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity of user interactions within the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the 'gamipress_rank' shortcode. Monitor official rubengc or GamiPress channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T14:06:35.858Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6daf5bbf32cb7a346ced95
Added to database: 08/01/2026, 08:33:31 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 14:23:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:56:18 UTC
Views: 33
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