paoltaia GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.187 on WordPress design_type file inclusion

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A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in paoltaia GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.187. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument design_type results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-104899. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in paoltaia GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.187. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument design_type with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.187 via the 'design_type' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. The required nonce is trivially obtainable by any anonymous visitor, as the geodir_basic_nonce value is localized to every public frontend page via the geodir_params script object, meaning no authentication, user interaction, or specific site content is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-104899 since 10/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/10/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• paoltaia

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• GeoDirectory Plugin

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• 2.8.187

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