Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in GeoDirectory Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-68565

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Geodirectory
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-68565?

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the GeoDirectory plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 2.8.172. This flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages viewed by users, leading to potential data theft, session hijacking, or redirection to malicious websites. Users are urged to update to the latest version of the plugin to mitigate these security risks.

Affected Version(s)

GeoDirectory <= 2.8.172

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/geodirec...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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