GeoDirectory: Cross-site scripting
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.194 does not sanitise and escape some of its map shortcode attributes before outputting them within a style attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the context of any user viewing the affected content. Other endpoint, parameter, role or implementation details not named in this export are not established by this record. Affected versions: before 2.8.194. The source narrative identifies Contributor-level access, while the newly supplied CVSS vector specifies high privileges (PR:H); this discrepancy is unresolved, so the disclosed Contributor role is retained.
- Component
- GeoDirectory
- Plugin slug
geodirectory- Affected
- < 2.8.194
- Safe version
2.8.194- Published
- Oct 24, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 24, 2026 and is one of 42 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
The authoritative export identifies 2.8.194 as fixed. Update to the applicable fixed release or a later supported release. Validate untrusted input and apply context-appropriate output escaping at the affected rendering point; enforce permissions independently of nonces.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.194 does not sanitise and escape some of its map shortcode attributes before outputting them within a style attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the context of any user viewing the affected content.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H