[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #27020: Use a safer capability default when post_author == 0

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#27020: Use a safer capability default when post_author == 0
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 Reporter:  danielbachhuber         |       Owner:  nacin
     Type:  enhancement             |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                  |   Milestone:  3.9
Component:  Role/Capability         |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                  |  Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:  has-patch dev-feedback  |     Focuses:
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Changes (by nacin):

 * owner:   => nacin
 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => fixed


Comment:

 In [changeset:"27390"]:
 {{{
 #!CommitTicketReference repository="" revision="27390"
 Don't default to current user for capability checks when dealing with a
 post without an author (post_author = 0).

 Undoes [12053]. While it risks breakage, this is a far safer and saner
 default for these situations.

 props danielbachhuber.
 fixes #27020.
 }}}

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