CVE-2022-2515

Public Exploit

Description

The Simple Banner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `pro_version_activation_code` parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.11.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, including those without administrative capabilities when access is granted to those users, to inject arbitrary web scripts in page that will execute whenever a user role having access to "Simple Banner" accesses the plugin's settings.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: rpetersen29 Simple Banner – An easy to use Banner/Bar/Notification/Announcement for the top or bottom of your website
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3bb9520d-e679-4e8a-ae3c-8207f17d45a2?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2758766%40simple-banner&new=2758766%40simple-banner&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6aa9e730c1d030a5ee9f9d1eae6fbd5e third party advisory exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2515 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2515?
CVE-2022-2515 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2515?
To fix CVE-2022-2515, 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-2022-2515 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2515 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-2515?
CVE-2022-2515 affects rpetersen29 Simple Banner – An easy to use Banner/Bar/Notification/Announcement for the top or bottom of your website.
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