CVE-2026-113491
GeoDirectory < 2.8.194 - Subscriber+ Media File Disclosure and Deletion via Path Traversal
Description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.194 does not validate a user-supplied image URL before using it as a local file path when saving a front-end listing, allowing users with Subscriber-level access and above to read files from outside the web root and to delete files on the server, limited to file names that carry an allowed media extension. A disclosed file is re-published at a public URL and its original is deleted as a side effect.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 24, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 24, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update the GeoDirectory WordPress plugin to version 2.8.194 or later.
- Verify file access controls are properly configured.
- Remove any sensitive files exposed by this vulnerability.
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ba2114a5-01e3-40e7-a7f6-673674b6501d/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.194 does not validate a user-supplied image URL before using it as a local file path when saving a front-end listing, allowing users with Subscriber-level access and above to read files from outside the web root and to delete files on the server, limited to file names that carry an allowed media extension. A disclosed file is re-published at a public URL and its original is deleted as a side effect. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113491.json">CVE-2026-113491</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ba2114a5-01e3-40e7-a7f6-673674b6501d/