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The Grid <= 2.7.9.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation

CVE-2026-28191 · the-grid

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Vulnerability: The Grid <= 2.7.9.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
Affected software: the-grid(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.7.9.1
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Privilege escalation
CVE: CVE-2026-28191
Published: 13 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow a lower-privilege user to perform actions reserved for administrators.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 6d87187a-0b60-45a1-adcc-301c76928c40). Methodology and redistribution notes

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