CVE-2024-43981 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43981: WordPress GeoDirectory plugin <= 2.3.70 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Ayecode – Wp Business Directory Plugins
Product GeoDirectory
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in AyeCode – WP Business Directory Plugins GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.3.70.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GeoDirectory versions up to 2.3.70 lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability, only data integrity. Update to a version newer than 2.3.70.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter directory listings, settings, or other protected content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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