CVE-2024-1799: The GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1799?

gamipress: upgrade to 6.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1799 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1799 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-1799 affect?

CVE-2024-1799 affects gamipress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 vers

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1799 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gamipress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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, wi

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: gamipress

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-20 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gamipress gamipress UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.8.7

Fixed in: 6.8.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gamipress || rpm -q gamipress || gamipress --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gamipress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gamipress

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1799?

gamipress: upgrade to 6.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1799 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1799 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-1799 affect?

CVE-2024-1799 affects gamipress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 vers

How urgent is CVE-2024-1799?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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