GeoDirectory <= 2.8.187 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via 'design_type' Parameter
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-104899 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Wordfence |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-10-10 06:16:40 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-10-11 17:17:01 UTC |
| Description | The GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.187 via the 'design_type' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. The required nonce is trivially obtainable by any anonymous visitor, as the geodir_basic_nonce value is localized to every public frontend page via the geodir_params script object, meaning no authentication, user interaction, or specific site content is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.1 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.006360000 probability, percentile 0.489750000 (date 2026-10-11)
Problem Types: CWE-98 | CWE-98 CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | DECLARED | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Paoltaia | GeoDirectory WP Business Directory Plugin And Classified Listings Directory | affected 2.8.187 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/template-functions... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| github.com/AyeCode/geodirectory/commit/2357d640dad7973988742a6706b3a857b... | [email protected] | github.com | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/widgets/class-geod... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3725126/geodirectory/trunk/includes/widgets/class-g... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/template-functions... | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ac817587-1403-46e2-84bf-be5fc... | [email protected] | www.wordfence.com | |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geodirectory/tags/2.8.187/includes/class-geodir-ajax.php | [email protected] | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Wordfence PRISM (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-10-02T15:22:08.000Z | Vendor Notified |
| CNA | 2026-10-09T17:09:20.000Z | Disclosed |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.