CVE-2026-113487

GeoDirectory < 2.8.196 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via gd_post_badge 'link' Attribute

Published Oct 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.8 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.196 does not properly sanitise or escape a post badge click-through link value before outputting it in an anchor element on a listing, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against higher-privileged users who view the listing, including an administrator reviewing moderated content.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Weaknesses CWE-79
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Description The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.196 does not properly sanitise or escape a post badge click-through link value before outputting it in an anchor element on a listing, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against higher-privileged users who view the listing, including an administrator reviewing moderated content.
Title GeoDirectory < 2.8.196 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via gd_post_badge 'link' Attribute
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Oct 28, 2026, 5:58 PM
Reserved
Oct 20, 2026, 9:06 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 28, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Oct 28, 2026, 6:17 PM