[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #28700: remove_submenu_page() Prevents Access

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#28700: remove_submenu_page() Prevents Access
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 Reporter:  WebTechGlobal       |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement         |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal              |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Administration      |    Version:  3.9.1
 Severity:  normal              |   Keywords:
  Focuses:  ui, administration  |
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 [http://codex.wordpress.org/remove_submenu_page remove_submenu_page codex]
 page seems to suggest that this function will not prevent access to the
 page...

 "this would not prevent a user from accessing these screens directly".

 However it does and "You do not have sufficient permissions to access this
 page." is displayed.

 Has the functions purpose changed or has an update possibly neglected this
 function and it's need? There are various posts on forums suggesting the
 function does actually hide items rather than remove pages so it seems
 it's behavior has changed.

 I'm thinking being security related this function should be left alone and
 a new hide_submenu_page() function created.

 I'm trying to register around 30 pages, show 5 in the plugin menu and the
 other 25 in tabbed menus on each of the 5 pages. It cannot be done while
 remove_submenu_page() does not hide and actually removes the page from
 array.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/28700>
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