CVE-2022-2515
Published: Sep 6, 2022
Modified: Apr 8, 2026
CVSS v3.1
6.4
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
rpetersen29 | Simple Banner – Easily add multiple Banners/Bars/Notifications/Announcements to the top or bottom of your website | affected 0 - <= 2.11.0 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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