CVE-2026-113488
GeoDirectory < 2.8.196 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via gd_post_badge 'cta' Attribute
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 6.8 Medium
- Published
- Oct 28, 2026
- Updated
- Oct 28, 2026
- Reserved
- Oct 20, 2026
Description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.196 does not properly escape a post badge shortcode attribute for a JavaScript context before placing it in an inline event handler, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who clicks the badge, including administrators.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 6.8 Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
GeoDirectoryUnknown |
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References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f228b40e-a0ca-46f0-8173-45e39958a69d/exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
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