How to Fix CVE-2026-22390: Code injection in Builderall Builder for WordPress
By Sai Kiran Pandrala. Last verified: 2026-05-25.
CVE-2026-22390 is a code injection in Builderall Builderall Builder for WordPress. The fix is to apply the vendor patch noted below.
| Severity | 9.9 (Critical) |
|---|---|
| Actively exploited? | No public listing in CISA KEV |
| Affected | Builderall Builder for WordPress 0 to <=3.0.1 |
| Fixed in | See vendor advisory |
| Type (CWE) | CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') |
What is CVE-2026-22390?
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Builderall Builderall Builder for WordPress builderall-cheetah-for-wp allows Code Injection.This issue affects Builderall Builder for WordPress: from n/a through <= 3.0.1. The CVSS base score is 9.9 (Critical), which puts this in the upper risk band and warrants a fast patch cycle. The official advisory is at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/builderall-cheetah-for-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-builderall-builder-for-wordpress-plugin-3-0-1-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve.
Am I affected?
Check the version of Builderall Builder for WordPress you are running and compare it against the Affected row above (Builderall Builder for WordPress 0 to <=3.0.1). If your build sits inside the affected range, you must patch.
Run the version check that fits your platform:
# Linux package check
dpkg -s builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null | grep -i ^Version
rpm -q builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null
command -v builderall-builder-for-wordpress >/dev/null && builderall-builder-for-wordpress --version 2>/dev/null
# Windows (PowerShell)
Get-Package -Name "*Builderall Builder for WordPress*" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Select-Object Name, Version
winget list --name "Builderall Builder for WordPress" 2>$null
How to fix CVE-2026-22390
Upgrade Builderall Builder for WordPress to a patched build: See vendor advisory. The vendor advisory is the source of truth for the exact fixed version.
Ubuntu / Debian
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade builderall-builder-for-wordpress
dpkg -s builderall-builder-for-wordpress | grep -i ^Version
RHEL / CentOS / Rocky / AlmaLinux
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh builderall-builder-for-wordpress -y
# or for older releases:
sudo yum update builderall-builder-for-wordpress -y
rpm -q builderall-builder-for-wordpress
SUSE / openSUSE
sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper update builderall-builder-for-wordpress
rpm -q builderall-builder-for-wordpress
Node.js / npm
# Update the affected package in your project
npm install Builderall Builder for WordPress@latest
npm ls Builderall Builder for WordPress
npm audit fix
PHP / Composer
composer update builderall/builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null || composer update
composer show | head -20
WordPress
# Update via WP-CLI
wp plugin update --all
wp core update
Complete PowerShell remediation script (Windows)
# Fix script for CVE-2026-22390 affecting Builderall Builder for WordPress
# Run as administrator. Detect -> backup -> upgrade -> verify -> log.
$ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"
$LogPath = "C:\Logs\CVE-2026-22390-fix-$(Get-Date -Format yyyyMMdd-HHmmss).log"
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force (Split-Path $LogPath) | Out-Null
Start-Transcript -Path $LogPath -Append
try {
Write-Host "[1/4] Detect installed version"
$pkg = Get-Package -Name "*Builderall Builder for WordPress*" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($pkg) { $pkg | Format-Table Name, Version }
else { Write-Host "Not detected via Get-Package; try winget list" }
Write-Host "[2/4] Backup configuration"
$backup = "C:\Backup\builderall-builder-for-wordpress-$(Get-Date -Format yyyyMMdd)"
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force $backup | Out-Null
Get-ChildItem "C:\ProgramData\Builderall Builder for WordPress" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Copy-Item -Destination $backup -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Write-Host "[3/4] Apply the upgrade to See vendor advisory"
winget upgrade --name "Builderall Builder for WordPress" --silent --accept-source-agreements --accept-package-agreements
if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
# Fallback: pull latest via OS update channel
Install-Module -Name PSWindowsUpdate -Force -SkipPublisherCheck -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Import-Module PSWindowsUpdate
Install-WindowsUpdate -MicrosoftUpdate -AcceptAll -IgnoreReboot
}
Write-Host "[4/4] Verify the patched build"
winget list --name "Builderall Builder for WordPress"
Write-Host "Patch applied. Reboot if prompted."
exit 0
} catch {
Write-Error "Patch failed: $_"
exit 1
} finally {
Stop-Transcript
}
Complete Bash remediation script (Linux)
#!/usr/bin/env bash
# Fix script for CVE-2026-22390 affecting Builderall Builder for WordPress
# Detect -> backup -> upgrade -> verify -> log.
set -euo pipefail
LOG="/var/log/cve-2026-22390-fix-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S).log"
exec > >(tee -a "$LOG") 2>&1
echo "[1/4] Detect installed version"
if command -v dpkg >/dev/null; then
dpkg -s builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null | grep -i ^Version || echo "builderall-builder-for-wordpress not installed via dpkg"
elif command -v rpm >/dev/null; then
rpm -q builderall-builder-for-wordpress || echo "builderall-builder-for-wordpress not installed via rpm"
fi
echo "[2/4] Backup configuration"
BACKUP="/root/backup-cve-2026-22390-$(date +%Y%m%d)"
mkdir -p "$BACKUP"
for d in /etc/builderall-builder-for-wordpress /etc/builderall-builder-for-wordpress.d /etc/builderall-builder-for-wordpress.conf; do
[ -e "$d" ] && cp -a "$d" "$BACKUP/" || true
done
echo "[3/4] Apply the upgrade (target: See vendor advisory)"
if command -v apt-get >/dev/null; then
apt-get update
apt-get install --only-upgrade -y builderall-builder-for-wordpress
elif command -v dnf >/dev/null; then
dnf upgrade --refresh -y builderall-builder-for-wordpress
elif command -v yum >/dev/null; then
yum update -y builderall-builder-for-wordpress
elif command -v zypper >/dev/null; then
zypper --non-interactive update builderall-builder-for-wordpress
fi
echo "[4/4] Verify the patched build"
if command -v dpkg >/dev/null; then
dpkg -s builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null | grep -i ^Version
elif command -v rpm >/dev/null; then
rpm -q builderall-builder-for-wordpress
fi
echo "Done. Restart any service that loaded the old library."
If you can't patch immediately
Apply at least one of the following inline controls until you can deploy the patched build. None replace the upgrade.
Restrict exposure with nftables (Linux)
# Allow only trusted CIDR to reach the affected service ports
sudo nft add table inet filter 2>/dev/null || true
sudo nft 'add chain inet filter input { type filter hook input priority 0 ; }' 2>/dev/null || true
sudo nft 'add rule inet filter input tcp dport {80, 443} ip saddr != 10.0.0.0/8 drop'
sudo nft list ruleset
Block at the host firewall (Windows)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block-CVE-2026-22390" -Direction Inbound -Action Block -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 80,443 -RemoteAddress Any -Enabled True
Get-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block-CVE-2026-22390"
Disable the affected service (Linux)
sudo systemctl stop builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null || true
sudo systemctl disable builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null || true
If the vendor advisory lists an official workaround, prefer that wording verbatim. If no workaround is published, the only safe remediation is the patch.
How to verify the fix worked
After upgrading, confirm the installed version matches the patched build and that no old library is still loaded by a long-running process.
# Linux
dpkg -s builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null | grep -i ^Version
rpm -q builderall-builder-for-wordpress 2>/dev/null || true
# Pid map check for old library handles
sudo lsof +c0 2>/dev/null | grep -i "DEL.*lib" || true
# Windows
Get-Package -Name "*Builderall Builder for WordPress*" | Select-Object Name, Version
Get-HotFix | Sort-Object InstalledOn -Descending | Select-Object -First 5
Expected: the reported version is at or above See vendor advisory. Restart the affected service (systemctl restart <service> on Linux, or restart the Windows service) so it loads the patched binary.
Frequently asked questions
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Is CVE-2026-22390 actively exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation in the wild listed in CISA KEV at the time of this writing. Patch anyway. Public exploits commonly follow disclosure within weeks.
Do I need to reboot after patching CVE-2026-22390?
For kernel and OS-level updates, yes. For most userland packages a systemctl restart <service> is enough on Linux, and restarting the Windows service or app on Windows. Any process that loaded the old library keeps using it until restarted.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-22390?
9.9 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Where is the official advisory for CVE-2026-22390?
The vendor advisory is at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/builderall-cheetah-for-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-builderall-builder-for-wordpress-plugin-3-0-1-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve. The NVD record is at https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22390.
References
- Official vendor advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/builderall-cheetah-for-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-builderall-builder-for-wordpress-plugin-3-0-1-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22390
- CISA KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
*Written by Sai Kiran Pandrala. Assembled from the official vendor advisory, NVD record, and CISA KEV listing on 2026-05-25. Always confirm against the vendor's advisory before applying changes in production.*