GeoDirectory: Unauthorized modification of guest listings
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.194 does not correctly verify ownership of listings submitted by logged-out users before allowing them to be edited, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify, unpublish, attach images to, or reassign any guest-submitted listing when guest posting is enabled. Other endpoint, parameter, role or implementation details not named in this export are not established by this record. Affected versions: before 2.8.194.
- 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. Enforce server-side caller, object and operation permissions at the disclosed trust boundary; do not treat knowledge of identifiers or a nonce as authorization.
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 correctly verify ownership of listings submitted by logged-out users before allowing them to be edited, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify, unpublish, attach images to, or reassign any guest-submitted listing when guest posting is enabled.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N