CVE-2026-104993
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Stored XSS in GeoDirectory WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'email (Contact Email custom field htmlvar_name)' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.188 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Successful exploitation requires that an administrator has added and configured the Contact Email custom field to render on the public single-listing output page, and that the administrator subsequently approves the attacker's submitted listing.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-104993
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96054

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paoltaia GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GeoDirectory WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'email' parameter in the Contact Email custom field. The scripts execute when users view infected pages. Exploitation requires an administrator to have added and configured the Contact Email field to display on public listing pages and approve the attacker's listing.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress installations for the GeoDirectory plugin versions up to 2.8.188. Inspect listings for injected scripts in the Contact Email custom field. Review server logs for unusual JavaScript execution patterns or unauthorized listing submissions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user sessions, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. It may also enable phishing attacks or defacement of your website. The impact depends on the attacker's goals and the site's user base.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may expose protected health information if user data is compromised. Non-compliance risks fines, legal action, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the GeoDirectory plugin to the latest version beyond 2.8.188. Remove or sanitize the Contact Email custom field if configured. Restrict subscriber-level access to prevent unauthorized listing submissions. Monitor listings for suspicious scripts.

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