CVE-2026-13450: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hcgf-cxhm-8vcm
CVSS 5.3
CWE-639
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-13450 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-13450 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-13450
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hcgf-cxhm-8vcm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-13450

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-13450, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The GamiPress – Gamification plugin to reward points, achievements, badges & ranks in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.4 via the 'access' parameter due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view private GamiPress activity log entries belonging to any user, including badge earnings, points balance changes, and event records from integrated plugins such as WooCommerce, LearnDash, and BuddyPress. This is exploitable by any unauthenticated visitor because the required 'gamipress' nonce is broadcast to all front-end users via wp_localize_script on the wp_enqueue_scripts hook, making the sole authentication barrier trivially bypassable.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-13450 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13450
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.8.6/includes/ajax-functions.php#L48
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.8.6/includes/ajax-functions.php#L51
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.8.6/includes/ajax-functions.php#L73
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.8.6/includes/scripts.php#L51
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.8.6/includes/shortcodes/gamipress_logs.php#L272
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.8.6/includes/shortcodes/gamipress_logs.php#L329
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.9.3/includes/ajax-functions.php#L48
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.9.3/includes/ajax-functions.php#L51
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.9.3/includes/ajax-functions.php#L73
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.9.3/includes/scripts.php#L51
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.9.3/includes/shortcodes/gamipress_logs.php#L272
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/t... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gamipress/tags/7.9.3/includes/shortcodes/gamipress_logs.php#L329
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3593749%40gamipress&new=3593749%40gamipress
www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulner... WEB
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3006261b-a09e-4cff-b49f-49e992c6fe0b?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-13450?
CVE-2026-13450 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-13450?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-13450?
CVE-2026-13450 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-13450?
CVE-2026-13450 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-13450?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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