PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions vulnerabilities
Plugin slug capability-manager-enhanced · 9 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-09-23 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.51.0 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
4 of 9 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.50.1 | 2.51.0 | CVE-2026-94487 | 2026-09-23 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 2.50.0 | 2.50.1 | CVE-2026-75927 | 2026-09-08 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.7 | <= 2.45.0 | 2.50.0 | CVE-2026-28183 | 2026-08-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.7 | <= 2.45.0 | 2.50.0 | CVE-2026-48197 | 2026-08-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.31.0 | 2.32.0 | CVE-2026-32394 | 2026-02-20 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 2.5.1 | 2.5.2 | CVE-2022-3366 | 2022-10-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 2.3.2 | 2.3.3 | none | 2022-01-13 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | < 2.3.1 | 2.3.1 | CVE-2021-25032 | 2021-12-08 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | < 1.5.9 | 1.5.9 | none | 2018-06-20 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions plugin safe to use?
All 9 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.51.0 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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