CVE-2026-22488
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Dashboard Welcome for Beaver Builder WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially accessing restricted dashboard functionality. All WordPress sites using affected plugin versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dashboard Welcome for Beaver Builder WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthorized users gain administrative access to modify site content, install malicious plugins/themes, or compromise the entire WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Attackers access dashboard features they shouldn't have permission for, potentially modifying content or viewing sensitive information.
If Mitigated
Proper user role management and access controls prevent unauthorized access attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.9 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Dashboard Welcome for Beaver Builder'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.9+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin until patched version is available
Restrict plugin access
allUse WordPress role management to limit who can access plugin functionality
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging of all admin panel access attempts and monitor for unauthorized activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Dashboard Welcome for Beaver Builder' version 1.0.8 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='dashboard-welcome-for-beaver-builder' --field=version (if WP-CLI installed)Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.0.9 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-admin/ paths
- Unexpected plugin activation/modification logs
- User role permission changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to WordPress admin endpoints
- Requests bypassing normal authentication flows
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("dashboard-welcome" OR "beaver-builder") AND ("unauthorized" OR "permission denied")