PatchTheCVECVE-2024-2505: The GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9's access control mechanism fails to properly restrict access to i
CVE-2024-2505 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting gamipress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9's access control mechanism fails to properly restrict access to its settings, permitting Authors to manipulate requests and extend access to lower privileged users, like Subscribers, despite initial settings prohibiting such access. This vulnerability resembles broken access control, enabling unauthorized users to modify critical GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 configurations.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2024-04-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-2505?
gamipress: upgrade to 6.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-2505 being exploited?
CVE-2024-2505 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-2024-2505 affect?
CVE-2024-2505 affects gamipress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9's access control mechanism fails to properly restrict access to its settings, permitting Authors to manipulate requests and extend access to lower privileged users, like Subscribers, despite init
How urgent is CVE-2024-2505?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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