Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in GeoDirectory WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-113488
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 28 October 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-113488?
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin prior to version 2.8.196 is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. This occurs due to improper escaping of a post badge shortcode attribute within a JavaScript context before it is inserted into an inline event handler. This flaw allows users with Contributor roles and above to conduct Stored XSS attacks on any user who interacts with the badge, posing a significant risk including potential exploitation by administrators.
Affected Version(s)
GeoDirectory 0 < 2.8.196
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.