CVE-2026-28183
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Editor Privilege Escalation in PublishPress Capabilities

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Editor Privilege Escalation in PublishPress Capabilities <= 2.45.0 versions.

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Published
2026-08-06
Last Modified
2026-08-06
Generated
2026-08-06
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2026-08-06
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-28183
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53953

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Vendor Product Version / Range
publishpress capabilities to 2.45.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28183 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the PublishPress Capabilities plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 2.45.0 and earlier. It allows attackers with low-level access to escalate their privileges and gain full control of the website.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the PublishPress Capabilities plugin. If it is version 2.45.0 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run a command like 'wp plugin list' in the WordPress directory to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to take full control of your WordPress website, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or further attacks on visitors. The high CVSS score of 7.2 indicates a significant risk of exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the PublishPress Capabilities plugin to version 2.50.0 or later immediately. Alternatively, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack or enable auto-updates for the plugin to prevent exploitation.

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