The The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:03 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (Wordfence) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 |
|---|
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paoltaiaGeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to shortcode execution features or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Description
The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This affects all versions up to and including 2.8.198. The flaw arises from improper validation before invoking the do_shortcode function, enabling arbitrary shortcode execution.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-118635 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/AyeCode/geodirectory/archive/refs/heads/master.zip (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/class-geodir-ajax.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3773265/geodirectory/trunk/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php (opens in a new tab)
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/613531ba-0dbb-4c2d-9c40-e11f31cf4575?source=cve (opens in a new tab)