CVE-2026-77764: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GamiPress
Description
The GamiPress WordPress plugin before 7.9.9.6 does not properly restrict its video watch-tracking functionality, allowing users with a role as low as Subscriber to award the configured gamification points, achievements and ranks to arbitrary users including administrators, and to accrue them without limit.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
GamiPress
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-77764 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in the GamiPress WordPress plugin prior to version 7.9.9.6. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly restrict its video watch-tracking functionality, allowing low-privilege users (Subscribers) to manipulate the awarding of gamification points, achievements, and ranks to any user account, including administrators. This bypass can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation within the gamification system.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users with minimal privileges to grant gamification rewards to any user, including administrators, potentially undermining the integrity of the gamification system. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability, but the integrity of user achievements and ranks can be compromised.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber role capabilities or disable the video watch-tracking feature if possible to limit exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T10:43:17.848Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a97bd33acd9273b49d9bbc3
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 06:07:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:05:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 68
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