CVE-2026-81271: WordPress GeoDirectory plugin <= 2.8.176 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Published Aug 27, 2026
·
Updated

Unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GeoDirectory <= 2.8.176 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress-plugin/GeoDirectory<=2.8.176

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress GeoDirectory plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.177

Event History

Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this issue?

WordPress sites using the GeoDirectory plugin at version 2.8.176 or earlier are affected according to the available data. The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need an account on the target site.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

The attacker must induce a user to interact with a crafted request, as indicated by the user-interaction requirement in the severity vector. The available data does not identify which user role must be targeted or which GeoDirectory action can be triggered.

3

Does this affect a default configuration?

The provided data does not state whether a particular GeoDirectory feature, setting, or non-default configuration is required. It only identifies affected versions as 2.8.176 and earlier.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203