CVE-2026-42671 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-42671: WordPress GeoDirectory plugin <= 2.8.157 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Paolo

Product GeoDirectory

Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization

Published June 1, 2026

Last update June 1, 2026

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CVSS base score

6.5/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity Low

Privileges required None

User interaction None

Confidentiality None

Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.8.157.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GeoDirectory versions up to 2.8.157 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to version 2.8.158 or later to prevent unauthorized changes to site content and functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without logging in or having permission to do so.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter or corrupt site content and settings without your knowledge or consent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 1, 2026 CVE published

June 1, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42671 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html AskarLabs — CWE-862 write-up Missing Authorization

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