CVE-2026-104899
GeoDirectory <= 2.8.187 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via 'design_type' Parameter
Description
The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.187 via the 'design_type' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. The required nonce is trivially obtainable by any anonymous visitor, as the geodir_basic_nonce value is localized to every public frontend page via the geodir_params script object, meaning no authentication, user interaction, or specific site content is required to exploit this vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 10, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 10, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the GeoDirectory plugin to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Monitor server for unauthorized file access.
- Restrict file upload types.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.187 via the 'design_type' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. The required nonce is trivially obtainable by any anonymous visitor, as the geodir_basic_nonce value is localized to every public frontend page via the geodir_params script object, meaning no authentication, user interaction, or specific site content is required to exploit this vulnerability. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-98 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/104xxx/CVE-2026-104899.json">CVE-2026-104899</a> Added Reference https://github.com/AyeCode/geodirectory/commit/2357d640dad7973988742a6706b3a857b6b05d52 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/class-geodir-ajax.php#L709 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/template-functions.php#L143 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/template-functions.php#L199 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-tags.php#L1064 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3725126/geodirectory/trunk/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-tags.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ac817587-1403-46e2-84bf-be5fcadc5425?source=cve