CVE-2026-28183 Details
Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Capabilities capability-manager-enhanced allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects PublishPress Capabilities: from n/a through 2.45.0.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress PublishPress Capabilities plugin, affecting versions through 2.45.0. This vulnerability allows users with editor privileges to escalate their rights, potentially leading to full control of the website.
Users of the PublishPress Capabilities plugin should update to version 2.50.0 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Aug 6, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-266 | Incorrect Privilege Assignment | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| PublishPress Capabilities | <= 2.45.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CVE Unrejected | [email protected] |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 6, 2026 | CVE Rejected | [email protected] |
| Aug 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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