PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.8.4

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.8.4
[4.8.4] - 1 Sept, 2026

- Fixed: Resolved a security issue involving insecure direct object references (IDOR) in REST API comment read permissions. #2481

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.8.3
[4.8.3] - 24 Aug, 2026

- Added: An option to enable or disable role-level editing restrictions in User Management. #2419
- Added: Support for inherited statuses when calculating attachment term counts. #2450
- Added: A changelog synchronization workflow to help keep release information up to date. #2442
- Changed: Improved plugin configuration handling in the release and deployment workflows. #2435
- Changed: Improved translation files using the latest translations from Weblate. #2412
- Fixed: Quick search now continues to work correctly after navigating through paginated item-selection lists. #2460
- Fixed: Existing category exceptions no longer incorrectly display “No setting” in tabbed permission metaboxes. #2456
- Fixed: Role-level editing restrictions in User Management now work correctly and can be enabled or disabled as needed. #2419
- Fixed: Attachment term counts now correctly include inherited statuses. #2450
- Fixed: Navigation menu parent corrections are now saved correctly. #2452
- Fixed: Editing restrictions no longer incorrectly block some Posts when MultilingualPress is active. #2444
- Fixed: Contributors no longer see unfiltered post totals when they should only see filtered results. #2455
- Fixed: Post-list status and pagination counts now correctly reflect the filtered results. #2454
- Fixed: Teaser table radio buttons no longer render incorrectly as broken crescent-shaped controls in WordPress 7.0. #2457
- Fixed: CSP-related issues with the script used to hide empty menus. #2449
- Fixed: Cache handling now avoids unnecessary full WordPress cache flushes. #2453
- Fixed: Recurring events in The Events Calendar now work correctly. #830
- Fixed: Teaser settings are now properly sanitized, preventing script tags from being saved. #823
- Fixed: The presspermit_circle_members filter is now properly sanitized for improved security. #824

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.8.2
[4.8.2] - 27 May, 2026

- Added: Support for displaying all Permissions inherited from Permission Groups for individual users. #2323
- Added: Fallback capability support for pp_manage_teaser. #2318
- Added: Support for alternate pseudo IDs in map_meta_cap filtering. #2305
- Added: Group names are now displayed in the Group Permissions list for better clarity. #2328
- Added: Separate capabilities for managing term permissions and edit permissions. #2366 #2365
- Changed: Improved clarity of capability descriptions and related interface text. #2309
- Changed: Prevented the plugin name from being translated for better brand consistency. #2308
- Changed: Improved teaser interface by hiding unnecessary extra columns. #2319
- Changed: Improved tooltip descriptions for Assign Terms, Set as Parent, Permission Groups, and Term Permissions screens. #2381 #2342 #2341 #2335 #2332
- Changed: Improved clarity of capability descriptions and Permissions screen wording. #2367
- Changed: Translation updates and localization improvements. #2348
- Changed: Improved teaser interface by hiding unnecessary extra columns. #821
- Fixed: Assign Terms restrictions were not applied correctly in some situations. #2324
- Fixed: Permissions metabox on Edit Term screens now properly supports “Manage Term” and “Set Parent” operations. #2321
- Fixed: “None” checkbox was missing in Edit Permissions when no items were published. #2320
- Fixed: Assign Terms option incorrectly appeared for Pages. #2307
- Fixed: Null post type warning in TeaserHooks.php under certain configurations. #2306
- Fixed: Prevented infinite ancestor count loops for taxonomy terms. #2312
- Fixed: Spacing and layout issues in the Permissions metabox for some languages. #2317
- Fixed: Users can now properly access the Permissions editing screen when allowed by configuration. #2368
- Fixed: “Set as Parent” restrictions were not working correctly for taxonomy terms. #2344
- Fixed: CSS file was incorrectly loaded inside iframe contexts in WP7. #2380
- Fixed: Incorrect default handling for pp_manage_settings capabilities. #2363
- Removed: Unused pp_assign_roles capability. #2377
- Removed: Inactive pp_set_read_exceptions and pp_set_edit_exceptions capabilities from the Capabilities UI. #2375
- Fixed: File Access issue that could cause mismatched rs_file_key values. #820
- Fixed: Null post type warning in TeaserHooks.php under certain configurations. #819

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.8.1
[4.8.1] - 21 April, 2026

• Added: Expanded language support with 34 languages through new translation system integration. #815 #2273
• Changed: Renamed âPending Revision Monitorsâ for clearer understanding. #2279
• Changed: Plugin description on the WordPress plugin screen. #2274
• Changed: PublishPress plugins list in readme.txt. #2278
• Fixed: Issue with terms handling on the Permissions screen. #2275
• Fixed: Issue uncaught error add_date_gmt in DB/Groups.php. #2294

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.8.0
[v4.8.0] - 6 April, 2026
- Added: Filter and sort options in the Permissions metabox for easier navigation and management. #2253
- Added: Tooltips for metabox tabs to provide clearer guidance for users. #2250
- Changed: Users are now added to the top of the list instead of the bottom for better visibility. #2260
- Changed: Improved consistency with default color styling across the interface. #2258
- Changed: Plugin name now includes “Free” to better distinguish version type. #2251
- Changed: French, Spanish, and Italian translations. #811
- Changed: Updated wording for the delete button to improve clarity. #2261
- Fixed: Permissions metabox layout issue on mobile where content could be truncated. #2262
- Fixed: Permissions box height issue when restrictions are applied via the main Permissions screen. #2252
- Fixed: Compatibility with Public Post Preview 3.1.0 to ensure proper integration. #812

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.7.0
[4.7.0] - 18 March, 2026

• Added: The blocked message field now uses the TinyMCE editor, allowing richer formatting when customizing restriction messages. #806
• Added: New Permissions metabox interface for improved usability and clearer controls. #2160
• Added: New filter hook for the Permissions metabox to allow customization by developers. #2185
• Added: Sorting option for User Groups to make group management easier. #2189
• Added: Filters for Roles and Groups to help quickly locate specific entries. #2191
• Added: Performance Mode for Admin Posts queries to improve performance on large sites. #2163
• Changed: Improved wording for the âNo teaserâ option to make its purpose clearer. #803
• Changed: Content replacement settings moved to their own section for a cleaner and more organized interface. #801
• Changed: French, Spanish, and Italian translations. #800
• Changed: Project dependencies via composer for maintenance and compatibility. #807
• Changed: Roles and Groups display behavior to prevent automatic movement based on status. #2186
• Changed: Visual styling improvements in the Permissions UI, including clearer distinction for Groups. #2203
• Changed: Bulk Actions in the Permissions tab restored after previous removal. #2192
• Fixed: Teaser message position so it appears correctly in restricted content output. #802
• Fixed: Validation issue that could allow saving an empty required teaser message. #804
• Fixed: Sanitization handling for teaser content displayed before the post title. #805
• Fixed: Category assignment permissions not applying correctly to all post types. #2193
• Fixed: CSS conflicts with WordPress 7.0 affecting the Permissions interface. #2190
• Fixed: Support for the PRESSPERMIT_NO_REVISIONS_EXCEPTION_BYPASS constant. #2183
• Fixed: Filter logic for âEveryone / Logged In / Not Logged Inâ to ensure correct results. #2230
• Fixed: Dropdown fields could appear empty in some cases. #2232
• Fixed: Handling of anonymous (not logged in) users to ensure consistent behavior. #2227
• Fixed: Width overflow issue in teaser type select field. #2214
• Fixed: Compatibility issue with Avada Builder affecting Permissions functionality. #2226
• Fixed: Incorrect text domain in SettingsAdmin.php affecting translations. #2223
• Improved: Disabled roles and groups are now hidden to reduce clutter in the interface. #2188
• Improved: Permissions plugin can now be hidden from Editors for cleaner admin menus. #2184

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.6.4
[4.6.4] - 27 January, 2026

• Changed: Improved caption wording under Permissions > Settings for clarity. #789
• Changed: Brazilian Portuguese translations for Permissions Pro. #795
• Changed: Translations for Spanish, French, and Italian languages. #796
• Changed: Tooltip wording update for Filtered Post Types.
• Changed: Wording update for Permissions Settings.
• Fixed: "Create Revision" permission could allow Revisors to edit posts in certain configurations.
• Fixed: Status lock mechanism now handles autosave correctly to avoid corrupting post drafts.
• Fixed: Subpage Visibility UI captions displayed in incorrect locations. #791
• Fixed: Subpage Visibility UI HTML structure issues leading to formatting inconsistencies. #792
• Fixed: Lock Visibility autosave handling to avoid corrupting post drafts. #790
• Removed: Default Visibility feature (functionality replaced by Statuses plugin).
• Removed: Status Control module completely (functionality replaced by Statuses plugin).

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.6.3
= 4.6.3 - 30 December 2025 =

• Added: Live preview for teaser messages, allowing changes to be seen immediately while editing. #778
• Added: Option to redirect teaser content to another public post type. #777
• Added: Separate character limits for teaser content, giving more control over teaser length. #783
• Fixed: Teaser redirect behavior to ensure it works reliably in all supported scenarios. #774
• Fixed: Issue where teaser content could appear empty when the excerpt was missing. #781
• Updated: Teaser editor layout by moving option boxes and the preview section to the top for better usability. #782
• Updated: Minor wording improvements for the teaser redirect option to make its purpose clearer. #780
• Updated: French, Spanish, and Italian translations to improve clarity and consistency. #775
• Updated: Brazilian Portuguese translations for Permissions Pro. #776

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.6.2
= 4.6.2 - 18 December 2025 =

• Added: Custom teaser notice feature, allowing administrators to display tailored messages in teaser content. #764
• Added: Support for custom titles in User Pages, giving more flexibility when labeling user-facing pages. #761
• Added: Descriptive text on the Statuses tab to better explain its purpose and behavior. #766
• Added: Additional field in the Edit Permissions screen to provide more granular control. #2075
• Fixed: Plain-text export issues affecting admin columns. #2069
• Fixed: Capability handling that incorrectly required type-specific capabilities for editing in some cases. #2074
• Fixed: Character mismatch issue in teaser content that could cause incorrect display. #765
• Fixed: Teaser before/after content handling, including a new blur-style placeholder for better visual consistency. #762
• Fixed: Redirect option layout overlapping on narrow screens. #763
• Fixed: Translation merge issue that could result in missing or incorrect strings. #769
• Updated: Updated wording for the Statuses dropdown in the Quick Edit interface. #771
• Updated: Small wording adjustment in the General tab to improve clarity. #2070
• Updated: Removed Bulk Actions dropdown from the Permissions tab to simplify the interface. #2071
• Updated: Consolidated and cleaned up extra translation files related to hints. #2072
• Updated: Removed Post Permissions column to reduce unnecessary clutter. #2076
• Updated: Improved the visual design of informational messages inside the user profile for better readability. #2077
• Updated: Improved the explanation and guidance for Visibility Circles to make permission behavior easier to understand. #767
• Updated: Brazilian Portuguese translation updates. #759
• Updated: French, Spanish, and Italian translation updates. #758
• Removed: Legacy language domain presspermit-pro-hints to simplify translation handling. #760

PublishPress Permissions Pro v4.6.1
= 4.6.1 - 3 December 2025 =

• Fixed: WordPress 6.9 - Non-Administrators could not list or edit other user's posts #2057