VDB-427730 · CVE-2026-113487 · GCVE-0-2026-113487

GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.195 on WordPress Post Badge Link cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.195. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Post Badge Link. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-113487. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.195 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Post Badge Link. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.196 does not properly sanitise or escape a post badge click-through link value before outputting it in an anchor element on a listing, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against higher-privileged users who view the listing, including an administrator reviewing moderated content.

The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-113487 since 10/20/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.8.196 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

GeoDirectory Plugin

Version

2.8.195

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: GeoDirectory Plugin 2.8.196

Timelineinfo

10/20/2026 CVE reserved
10/28/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
10/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-113487 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-113487
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427730

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2026 07:25
Changes: 10/28/2026 07:25 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103