CVE-2026-113488

GeoDirectory < 2.8.196 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via gd_post_badge 'cta' Attribute

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.

Affected

GeoDirectory

CVSS v3.1 CNA

6.8 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 25th percentile

Published

2026-10-28

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f228b40e-a0ca-46f0-8173-45e39958a69d/find archive

CVE references

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f228b40e-a0ca-46f0-8173-45e39958a69dREFERENCE

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry