PublishPress Post Expirator Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Access Control Exploitation

Vulnerability

A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the PublishPress Post Expirator plugin, specifically in versions through 4.9.3. This vulnerability allows for the exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, leading to broken access control issues.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access or actions being performed, bypassing the intended access control mechanisms.

Added: Jan 6, 2026, 5:18 PM
Updated: Jan 6, 2026, 5:18 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
1.3
exploitability
7.6
remediation
0.0
relevance
1.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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