CVE-2022-2515 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Simple Banner plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 2.11.0. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the pro_version_activation_code parameter. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM), indicating a low-complexity attack that can be performed by authenticated users, potentially even non-administrators if granted specific access. Successful exploitation allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when any user with "Simple Banner" access views the plugin's settings, leading to potential client-side compromise. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available Metasploit modules, Nuclei templates, or ExploitDB entries. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness or immediate threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.12.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simple_banner_project:simple_banner:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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