[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #14387: current_user_can returns false for roles "higher" than built-ins

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#14387: current_user_can returns false for roles "higher" than built-ins
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 Reporter:  sbressler        |        Owner:         
     Type:  defect (bug)     |       Status:  closed 
 Priority:  normal           |    Milestone:         
Component:  Role/Capability  |      Version:         
 Severity:  normal           |   Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:                   |  
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Changes (by scribu):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => invalid
  * milestone:  Awaiting Review =>


Comment:

 The fact that current_user_can('editor') works at all is just a
 coincidence. It wasn't intended to work like that.

 You should check for a specific capability instead.

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