Simple Banner <= 2.11.0 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Muhammad Zeeshan
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3bb9520d-e679-4e8a-ae3c-8207f17d45a2?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2758766%40simple-banner&new=2758766%40simple-banner&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6aa9e730c1d030a5ee9f9d1eae6fbd5e
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2515
Affected Vendor
rpetersen29
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