CVE-2024-56259 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56259: WordPress GeoDirectory plugin <= 2.3.84 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Paolo
Product GeoDirectory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 2, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory geodirectory allows Stored XSS.This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through <= 2.3.84.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GeoDirectory versions up to 2.3.84 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions as them.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, risking account compromise and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account and the victim must visit a page with the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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