GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.195 on WordPress Shortcode cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.195 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-113488. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GeoDirectory Plugin up to 2.8.195. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.196 does not properly escape a post badge shortcode attribute for a JavaScript context before placing it in an inline event handler, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who clicks the badge, including administrators.

The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-113488 since 10/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 2.8.196 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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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
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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-2026-113488 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-113488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427732

Entryinfo

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

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