PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1694: The Useful Banner Manager WordPress plugin through 1.6.1 does not perform CSRF checks on POST requests to its
CVE-2022-1694 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting useful banner manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Useful Banner Manager WordPress plugin through 1.6.1 does not perform CSRF checks on POST requests to its admin page, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to add, modify or delete banners from the plugin by submitting a form.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2022-06-13 |
| 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-2022-1694?
useful banner manager: upgrade to newer than 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1694 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1694 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-2022-1694 affect?
CVE-2022-1694 affects useful banner manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Useful Banner Manager WordPress plugin through 1.6.1 does not perform CSRF checks on POST requests to its admin page, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to add, modify or delete banners from the plugin by submitting a form.
How urgent is CVE-2022-1694?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference