Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.8.157.
Published: 2026-06-01
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The GeoDirectory plugin contains a missing authorization flaw that permits users to access or modify data and perform actions beyond their privileges. This weakness—classified as CWE‑862—is caused by incorrectly configured access control security levels, as identified in the CVE description. The impact is the potential for unauthorized access to protected functionality or data within the plugin.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites running the GeoDirectory plugin version 2.8.157 or earlier are affected. The flaw is present in all plugin releases from early versions through 2.8.157, meaning any installation of those versions is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity, and the EPSS score is not available, so the exact exploitation probability is unknown. The CVE does not provide details on the attack vector or specific conditions required for exploitation, but the missing authorization flaw could allow an attacker to access plugin functions that should be restricted. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation at this time.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 1, 2026 at 19:06 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress GeoDirectory Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.8.158).

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the GeoDirectory plugin to the latest version 2.8.158 or newer to eliminate the missing authorization issue.
  • Review and enforce role‑based access controls within the plugin’s settings so that only authorized roles can invoke privileged actions.
  • Restrict unauthenticated access to plugin endpoints, for example by disabling public pages or adding network‑level IP filtering.
  • Deploy a web application firewall or security monitoring to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 1, 2026 at 19:06 UTC.

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History

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Paolo
Paolo geodirectory
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Paolo
Paolo geodirectory
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in Paolo GeoDirectory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects GeoDirectory: from n/a through 2.8.157.
Title WordPress GeoDirectory plugin <= 2.8.157 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

Subscriptions

Paolo Geodirectory
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-01T17:06:10.750Z

Reserved: 2026-04-29T09:04:52.624Z

Link: CVE-2026-42671

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Updated: 2026-06-01T17:06:06.058Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-01T17:16:59.540

Modified: 2026-06-01T17:57:16.380

Link: CVE-2026-42671

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-06-01T19:15:11Z

Weaknesses