CVE-2022-0210
CVE-2022-0210 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Buffercode Random Banner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-116
- Affected product: Buffercode Random Banner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Random Banner WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the category parameter found in the ~/include/models/model.php file which allowed attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 4.1.4. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0210?
- The Random Banner WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping via the category parameter found in the ~/include/models/model.php file which allowed attackers with administrative user access to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 4.1.4. This affects multi-site installations where unfiltered_html is disabled for administrators, and sites where unfiltered_html is disabled.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0210?
- CVE-2022-0210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-0210 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0210?
- CVE-2022-0210 affects Buffercode Random Banner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0210?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-0210 published?
- CVE-2022-0210 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/BigTiger2020/2022/blob/main/Random%20Banner%20Xss.md
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/random-banner/tags/4.1.4/include/models/model.php#L132
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0210
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:buffercode:random_banner:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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