CVE-2026-118635
GeoDirectory <= 2.8.198 - Unauthenticated Shortcode Injection via 'pagination_info' Parameter
Description
The The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.198 This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2026, 6:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the GeoDirectory WordPress plugin immediately.
- Verify the plugin version is 2.8.199 or newer.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.198 This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-94 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/118xxx/CVE-2026-118635.json">CVE-2026-118635</a> Added Reference https://github.com/AyeCode/geodirectory/archive/refs/heads/master.zip Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/class-geodir-ajax.php#L1482 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php#L1171 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php#L2005 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.198/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php#L2044 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3773265/geodirectory/trunk/includes/widgets/class-geodir-widget-listings.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/613531ba-0dbb-4c2d-9c40-e11f31cf4575?source=cve