How severe is CVE-2022-2515?

CVE-2022-2515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2515?

CVE-2022-2515 affects Simple Banner Project Simple Banner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2515 published?

CVE-2022-2515 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2515

CVE-2022-2515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Banner Project Simple Banner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Simple Banner Project Simple Banner
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2515?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-2515?: CVE-2022-2515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2515?: CVE-2022-2515 affects Simple Banner Project Simple Banner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2515 published?: CVE-2022-2515 was published on 2022-09-06 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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