What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2515?

CVE-2022-2515 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2515?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2515. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-2515?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-2515. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Simple Banner CVE-2022-2515

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2022-09-06 security@wordfence.com

XSS WordPress Simple Banner

6.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Apr 08, 2026 - 18:17 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 06, 2022 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. 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. Affected products include: Simple Banner Project Simple Banner.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.