Content Publishing Bypass in PublishPress Revisions Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-118186

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
PublisHPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve And Schedule Content Changes
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-118186?

The PublishPress Revisions plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.3.1, contains a vulnerability that allows users with limited editing capabilities, such as Contributors, to publish content without proper oversight. This flaw bypasses the established editorial approval process, enabling unreviewed posts and pages to go live and potentially compromising site integrity. It's essential for website administrators using this plugin to update to the latest version to prevent unauthorized content publication.

Affected Version(s)

PublishPress Revisions: Duplicate Posts, Submit, Approve and Schedule Content Changes 3.6.0 < 4.3.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-118186 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa4c90ad-1477-47ef-aef8-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

trangdld
WPScan
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