What the vulnerability does
01Description
The GeoDirectory – WordPress Business Directory Plugin, or Classified Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'gd_single_tabs' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.48 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
GeoDirectory versions up to 2.3.48 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the plugin. When other users view affected content, the injected code executes in their browsers. The vulnerability affects the plugin's data handling and can impact site visitors across the platform.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject code that steals visitor data, redirects traffic, or defaces content visible to other site users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with at least low-level privileges (e.g., contributor or higher).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 23, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
