PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1275: The BannerMan WordPress plugin through 0.2.4 does not sanitize or escape its settings, which could allow high-
CVE-2022-1275 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting bannerman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BannerMan WordPress plugin through 0.2.4 does not sanitize or escape its settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html is disallowed (such as in multisite)
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-05-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-1275?
bannerman: upgrade to newer than 0.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1275 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1275 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-1275 affect?
CVE-2022-1275 affects bannerman. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The BannerMan WordPress plugin through 0.2.4 does not sanitize or escape its settings, which could allow high-privileged users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when the unfiltered_html is disallowed (such as in multisite)
How urgent is CVE-2022-1275?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference