CVE-2026-77764: GamiPress < 7.9.9.6 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary User Points and Achievement Award via Watch-Video Listeners
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/gamipressto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.9.9.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
Any authenticated WordPress user with at least the Subscriber role can exploit the vulnerable video watch-tracking functionality. The attacker can target arbitrary user accounts, including administrators.
What can an attacker do after exploiting it?
An attacker can award configured gamification points, achievements, and ranks to themselves or other users. They can also accrue these rewards without limit.
Which versions are affected?
GamiPress versions before 7.9.9.6 are affected. Updating to version 7.9.9.6 or later addresses the affected version range.