Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify site running GamiPress <= 8.0.2
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ExploitSend crafted request with SQL payload in vulnerable parameter
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ExecutionBypass input sanitization in query
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ImpactExtract user credentials and site data from database
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Requires a target WordPress site running the GamiPress plugin at version 8.0.2 or earlier. The Description states exploitation is unauthenticated (no account needed), which would make this remotely exploitable against default installations; however, the provided CVSS vector specifies PR:L, implying a low-privilege authenticated account (commonly obtainable via open user registration on gamification/community sites) may be required - this discrepancy limits confident assessment and should be verified with the vendor. No user interaction is required (UI:N) and the attack is over the network (AV:N) with low complexity (AC:L). The specific vulnerable parameter or endpoint is not identified in the available data. |
| Impact | This is CWE-89 SQL injection in the GamiPress WordPress plugin (<= 8.0.2), reported by Patchstack with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5. There is a material internal conflict in the input: the Description explicitly states 'Unauthenticated SQL Injection,' yet the provided CVSS vector uses PR:L (authenticated, low privilege) - these disagree on the single most important exploitation gate, and it should be verified against the Patchstack advisory. If the Description is correct (unauthenticated), real-world risk is high: SQL injection over the network with no privileges and no user interaction is directly and reliably exploitable, and SQLi is among the most commonly weaponized WordPress plugin bug classes. If the vector's PR:L is correct, an attacker still only needs a low-privilege account (e.g. subscriber-level self-registration, which is common on gamification/community sites), keeping practical risk elevated. No EPSS score, no CISA KEV listing, and no public POC were provided, so there is no evidence of active exploitation or automated weaponization yet - this is a patch-priority based on exploitability and plugin footprint, not on confirmed in-the-wild activity. The vector's S:C (scope change) and A:L are also atypical for a pure read-oriented SQLi and read as vendor-conservative; the dominant real impact is confidentiality (C:H) via database extraction. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable GamiPress endpoint on a WordPress site running plugin version <= 8.0.2, injecting SQL into an unsanitized parameter. Per the Description this requires no authentication (though the supplied CVSS vector indicates a low-privilege account may be needed), and the attacker extracts sensitive data such as WordPress user records and password hashes from the database. No public exploit code was identified at time of analysis, but SQLi in popular plugins is routinely reverse-engineered from vendor advisories. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Sep 30, 2026
SQL injection in GamiPress WordPress plugin versions 8.0.2 and earlier allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data from the database. Our independent assessment indicates no user interaction or authentication is required (PR:N), though the originally provided CVSS vector specifies PR:L, creating a discrepancy that should be verified with the vendor. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis. To mitigate, consider temporarily disabling the GamiPress plugin if it is not essential, as this eliminates the attack vector. If the plugin must remain active, deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting WordPress plugins; note that WAFs can be bypassed and may cause false positives. Restrict access to the affected endpoints to trusted IPs where feasible, though this may not be practical for public-facing sites. Monitor the Patchstack advisory and vendor channels for updates; if a patched version is released, upgrade immediately. Given the authentication discrepancy, also review user registration settings if the PR:L interpretation proves correct.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability is a CWE-89 SQL injection in the GamiPress WordPress plugin, a gamification toolkit. The plugin likely fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL statements. The assessed CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates that the attack is network-based, low complexity, requires no authentication or user interaction, and results in high confidentiality impact only-meaning attackers can read data but not modify or delete it. The specific vulnerable endpoint or parameter is not identified in the available data. The provided CPE (cpe:2.3:a:ruben_garcia:gamipress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) confirms the affected product is the GamiPress plugin by Ruben Garcia. The original disclosure by Patchstack has CVSS score 8.5 with a vector indicating PR:L and scope change, but our assessment finds PR:N and scope unchanged; this discrepancy should be resolved.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Description states unauthenticated so PR:N; network SQLi with low complexity enables database read (C:H), no integrity/availability impact and no cross-component scope change assumed.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in GamiPress <= 8.0.2 versions.
Executive ViewAI
The GamiPress WordPress plugin (versions 8.0.2 and earlier) contains a high-severity SQL injection flaw that could enable attackers to extract sensitive data from the underlying database, impacting any organization using this plugin on public-facing websites. No vendor patch is currently available, and the authentication requirement is disputed-the CVSS vector indicates authenticated access (PR:L) while independent analysis suggests unauthenticated exploitation (PR:N)-elevating the risk of unauthorized data exposure. Security management should prioritize immediate mitigation and exposure assessment to protect confidential information.
Disable or remove the GamiPress plugin (versions 8.0.2 and earlier) where possible. If the plugin must remain active, deploy WAF rules to block SQL injection attempts, enforce least-privilege database accounts (read-only where feasible), enable database activity monitoring, and restrict network access to the WordPress database. No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
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