CVE-2026-16988 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.169 does not perform any authorization check when returning map marker data for a single requested listing, allowing unauthenticated users to disclose the title and exact geographic coordinates of non-public (pending or draft) listings.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/162fa8ab-4d80-46f8-9a15-63c8dfd0be33/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16988?

CVE-2026-16988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The GeoDirectory WordPress plugin before 2.8.169 does not perform any authorization check when returning map marker data for a single requested listing, allowing unauthenticated users to disclose the...

How severe is CVE-2026-16988?

CVE-2026-16988 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16988?

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