CVE-2022-2515

Name: CVE-2022-2515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T18:15:14.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2515 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Banner Project	Simple Banner	< 2.12.0

References

https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6aa9e730c1d030a5ee9f9d1eae6fbd5eExploit, 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://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3bb9520d-e679-4e8a-ae3c-8207f17d45a2?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2515Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6aa9e730c1d030a5ee9f9d1eae6fbd5eExploit, 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://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3bb9520d-e679-4e8a-ae3c-8207f17d45a2?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2515Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2515?

How severe is CVE-2022-2515?

CVE-2022-2515 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2515?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-2515?

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Source: NVD / NIST