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Restrict protected meta-key writes and option reads to administrators - #232

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Restrict protected meta-key writes and option reads to administrators#232
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Updates the GatoGraphQL submodule with the fixes for:

  • Privilege escalation via the user meta mutations — protected user meta keys (role/capabilities, user_level, session_tokens, application passwords) can no longer be written by non-administrators through the meta mutations or the createUser/updateUser meta input.
  • Protected meta on other entities — the custom post, comment and taxonomy meta mutations now reject WordPress protected meta keys for non-administrators.
  • Arbitrary option disclosure — reading site options is now restricted to administrators unless the option is in the settings allowlist (default empty).

See the GatoGraphQL submodule PR for details.

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leoloso merged commit d4c9e16 into versions/19.2.2 Sep 2, 2026
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leoloso deleted the fix/meta-and-options-authorization branch September 2, 2026 13:11
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