CVE-2026-28183: WordPress PublishPress Capabilities plugin <= 2.45.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PublishPress PublishPress Capabilities<=2.45.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress PublishPress Capabilities to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.50.0

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:27 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·02:27 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
Description
Rejected
via MITRE·05:32 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28183?

CVE-2026-28183 has a severity rating of high, classified as 7.2.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-28183?

CVE-2026-28183 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the PublishPress Capabilities plugin.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-28183?

To fix CVE-2026-28183, update the PublishPress Capabilities plugin to version 2.45.1 or later.

4

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-28183?

CVE-2026-28183 affects all versions of the PublishPress Capabilities plugin up to and including 2.45.0.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-28183?

Users with the PublishPress Capabilities plugin installed on their WordPress sites are at risk from CVE-2026-28183.

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