CVE-2022-0446
CVE-2022-0446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Banner Project Simple 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Simple Banner Project Simple Banner
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Simple Banner WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 does not properly sanitize its "Simple Banner Text" Settings allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0446?
- The Simple Banner WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 does not properly sanitize its "Simple Banner Text" Settings allowing high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0446?
- CVE-2022-0446 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-2022-0446 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0446?
- CVE-2022-0446 affects Simple Banner Project Simple Banner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0446?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-0446 published?
- CVE-2022-0446 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simple_banner_project:simple_banner:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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