CVE-2026-28183: WordPress PublishPress Capabilities plugin <= 2.45.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress PublishPress Capabilitiesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.50.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-28183?
CVE-2026-28183 has a severity rating of high, classified as 7.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-28183?
CVE-2026-28183 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the PublishPress Capabilities plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28183?
To fix CVE-2026-28183, update the PublishPress Capabilities plugin to version 2.45.1 or later.
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.
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.