CVE-2022-0446

Simple Banner < 2.12.0 - Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting

Description

The Simple Banner WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 does not properly sanitize its "Simple Banner Text" Settings allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Simple Banner
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3fc7986e-3b38-4e16-9516-2ae00bc7a581 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0446?
CVE-2022-0446 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0446?
To fix CVE-2022-0446, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0446 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0446 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0446?
CVE-2022-0446 affects Unknown Simple Banner.
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