Insecure Direct Object Reference in GeoDirectory Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12833
4.3MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 November 2025
What is CVE-2025-12833?
The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Insecure Direct Object Reference due to inadequate validation within the 'post_attachment_upload' function. This vulnerability allows authenticated users with author-level permissions or higher to upload arbitrary image files to unintended locations, potentially compromising website integrity and user data. All versions up to and including 2.8.139 are affected, underscoring the necessity for immediate attention and remediation.
Affected Version(s)
GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory * <= 2.8.139