The GamiPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the gamipress_logs_shortcode() function in versions up to, and including, 7.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
CVE-2025-47508 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress. It affects Versions up to 7.3.7 and is fixed in 7.3.8.
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CVE-2025-47508 is tracked for the Plugin GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 7.3.7. Update GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress to 7.3.8 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
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| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
gamipress
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2025-47508 |
| Patched Versions |
7.3.8
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 7.3.7
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GamiPress <= 2.5.7 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress <= 6.8.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
GamiPress <= 7.3.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via orderby Parameter
GamiPress <= 7.2.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via gamipress_do_shortcode() Function
GamiPress <= 7.2.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via gamipress_ajax_get_logs Function
GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress <= 7.1.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via gamipress_get_user_earnings
GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress <= 7.8.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection
GamiPress – The #1 gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress <= 6.9.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
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