CVE-2026-113673
GeoDirectory < 2.8.194 - Admin+ RCE via DB Text Export
Description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.194 does not properly escape administrator-defined text before writing it into a generated PHP file in its own folder, allowing high privilege users such as a subsite administrator on a multisite network, who cannot otherwise run code, to achieve Remote Code Execution that any unauthenticated visitor can trigger.
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.
- Review plugin configurations for proper file handling.
- Restrict administrator privileges where possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ef117ed-1fd6-48e6-b242-87a7b65d3477/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-113673 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-113673
weaknesses.
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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 properly escape administrator-defined text before writing it into a generated PHP file in its own folder, allowing high privilege users such as a subsite administrator on a multisite network, who cannot otherwise run code, to achieve Remote Code Execution that any unauthenticated visitor can trigger. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/113xxx/CVE-2026-113673.json">CVE-2026-113673</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ef117ed-1fd6-48e6-b242-87a7b65d3477/