PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6894: The RD Station plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and in
CVE-2024-6894 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting rd station. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The RD Station plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of post metaboxes added by the plugin. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-09-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-6894?
rd station: upgrade to 5.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6894 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6894 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-6894 affect?
CVE-2024-6894 affects rd station. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The RD Station plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of post metaboxes added by the plugin. This makes it pos
How urgent is CVE-2024-6894?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.