GeoDirectory map markers disclose private listing locations
GeoDirectory before 2.8.169 does not authorize requests for map-marker data for a specified listing. An unauthenticated attacker can request a pending or draft listing and obtain its title and exact geographic coordinates.
- Component
- GeoDirectory
- Plugin slug
geodirectory- Affected
- < 2.8.169
- Safe version
2.8.169- Published
- Aug 09, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 09, 2026 and is one of 42 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 2.8.169 or later. Review access logs for enumeration of non-public listing IDs, assess the sensitivity of exposed coordinates, and contact affected listing owners where appropriate.
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 2.8.169 does not perform any authorization check when returning map marker data for a single requested listing, allowing unauthenticated users to disclose the title and exact geographic coordinates of non-public (pending or draft) listings.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N