Vulnerability Description
The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'business_hours' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.183 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This is possible because the AJAX save handler validates only post authorship and a nonce with no additional capability check, allowing any subscriber-level user who owns a listing to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.182/includes/bu
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.182/includes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.182/includes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.182/includes/cu
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3710682%40geodirector
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc743651-cfbc-487b-9d1
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-96766?
CVE-2026-96766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'business_hours' parameter in all versions u...
How severe is CVE-2026-96766?
CVE-2026-96766 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-96766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.