Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gamipress | Gamipress | < 6.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f357fe2a-aa24-42cd-ac2Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f357fe2a-aa24-42cd-ac2Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1799?
CVE-2024-1799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2024-1799?
CVE-2024-1799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gamipress Gamipress.