CVE-2026-16968 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.168 does not restrict a user-search handler to users allowed to list users, allowing any authenticated user with Contributor-level access or higher to retrieve the email addresses of all registered users, including administrators.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d7a4e3ee-507d-44fb-9386-27ad67158cdc/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16968?

CVE-2026-16968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.168 does not restrict a user-search handler to users allowed to list users, allowing any authenticated user with Contributor-level access or higher to ret...

How severe is CVE-2026-16968?

CVE-2026-16968 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16968?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.