CVE-2026-104899 GeoDirectory <= 2.8.187 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via 'design_type' Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the GeoDirectory WordPress plugin to execute arbitrary PHP code and read sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-104899?
CVE-2026-104899 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in paoltaia GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory, published on 10 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-104899?
How do I fix CVE-2026-104899?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-104899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-104899 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-104899 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-968m-4g5g-c538.