What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Station Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘width' and 'height’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Station Pro contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.4.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has network scope, meaning the impact extends beyond the plugin itself to the broader WordPress environment.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can compromise other site visitors and admins. Attackers could steal credentials, deface content, or inject malware across your WordPress site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in as a low-privilege user (e.g., subscriber or contributor). No user interaction required from the victim.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 24, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated