The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the 'gd_single_tabs' shortcode. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of user-supplied input due to insufficient sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher can inject malicious scripts that persist and execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.3.48. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.

An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. This can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially compromising user data confidentiality and integrity. There is no reported impact on availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to limit contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Avoid using the 'gd_single_tabs' shortcode with untrusted input where possible.