Unscored severity · published Oct 28, 2026
CVE-2026-113488
GeoDirectory < 2.8.196 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via gd_post_badge 'cta' Attribute
New
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CVSS
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EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.196 does not properly escape a post badge shortcode attribute for a JavaScript context before placing it in an inline event handler, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who clicks the badge, including administrators.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GE
GeoDirectory ·
before 2.8.196 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113488
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113488
exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f228b40e-a0ca-46f0-8173-45e39958a69d/
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