MEDIUM CVSS 6.4
Published: 2022-09-06

CVE-2022-2515

simple_banner_project simple_banner Security Advisory (CVE-2022-2515)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-2515 impacting simple_banner_project simple_banner. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product simple_banner_project / simple_banner
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-2515 impacting simple_banner_project simple_banner.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-2515.yaml
id: cve-2022-2515

info:
  name: simple_banner_project simple_banner - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-2515 affecting simple_banner_project simple_banner.
    Evaluation: The Simple Banner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `pro_version_activation_code` parameter in versions up to,...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-2515
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2022-2515
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2022-2515,simple_banner_project,simple_banner,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "simple_banner"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-2515.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-2515
# Target: simple_banner_project simple_banner | CVSS: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-2515 (simple_banner_project simple_banner)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against simple_banner_project simple_banner scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-2515.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-2515
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install simple_banner 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade simple_banner 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update simple_banner

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i simple_banner 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i simple_banner

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-2515 in simple_banner_project simple_banner?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update simple_banner_project simple_banner packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-2515?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-2515?

CVE-2022-2515 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-2515
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor simple_banner_project
Product simple_banner
Published 2022-09-06
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N