Morning all,
I saw a post about the new version of WordPress that is available for download. I did not see the link on my admin dashboard, but when I went to Tools >>Upgrade, it showed up there. I advise you to upgrade as it’s a security release.
I upgraded to the new version with absolutely no problems at all. I know may others sometimes have issues and I hope that also starts to decrease in time.
Please remember to make a backup of your database before upgrading.
Details of WordPress Update (version 2.8.4)
Aspecially crafted URL could be requested that would allow an attacker to bypass a security check to verify a user requested a password reset. As a result, the first account without a key in the database (usually the admin account) would have its password reset and a new password would be emailed to the account owner. This doesn’t allow remote access, but it is very annoying.
Version 2.8.4 which fixes all known problems is now available for download and is highly recommended for all users of WordPress.
Let me know if you have any problems in upgrading. Always nice to know if there are problems from other users or not.
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I wrote about that on my blog IslandCrisis.net too this morning. I always wait about one week before upgrading but this time seeing the security risk was much higher and even some scripting kids can attack, so I decided to upgrade instantly. Have to upgrade my other blogs too now.
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@Kurt – glad to hear you upgraded, did you experience any problems while upgrading? I know some users do, just want to know if you did. Did you upgrade automatically or manually?
I upgraded using the automatic link in wordpress dashboard. Yea thanks god this time there was no problem while upgrading. But as a precautionary measure I always do a manual database backup before and upgrade. You never know when the binaries decide to go crazy lol.
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@Kurt – why do it manually. Use WP-DBManager plugin for your database. I get a backup sent to my email every day.
Thanks for the update. I just ran over to my blog and updated. I wouldn’t have even noticed if you hadn’t posted on it. Thanks.
Nicholas Z. Cardot´s last blog ..The Fine Art of Leading Your Readers
@Nicholas – glad to be of help. Did you have any problems upgrading?
Nice! Another update. It’s 7AM, and I haven’t slept yet. Going to get to bed now, but I’ll update when I’m up. Thanks George
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@Gooroo – that’s late, go to bed and get a nice rest and be refreshed for later! Let me know if you run into problems.
There are a lot of update on Wordpress recently. I always upload as soon as I see an update anyway. I see it in my dashboard.
Benjamin Cip´s last blog ..Don’t Have Idea How To Monetize Your Blog?
@Benjamin – I did not see the update link in my dashboard and read about it on another site. I just upgraded automatically then.
This security issue was being spoken about all over Twitter for that last few days. The guys over at wordpress got this update out pretty swiftly like always.
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@shaunJudy – I have a bit quiet on Twitter so I did not hear about it. Thanks for the feedback. The developers have made sure that they close the security gaps ASAP.
The security risk is high but not as higher as it sounds..Its more like irritating the admin by resetting the password. Anyways it’s always a good idea to keep your wordpress blog updated.
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@Harsh – you are correct that it will peeeee the admin off, lol.
I am still getting stuck at version 2.8.3 LOL Wish can always upgrade easily with just one click button.
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@Alvin – if you get stuck then upgrade manually, they tell you which files to upload or change. Try your best to stay up to date.
Yeah. I will try my best to stay up to date and upgrade latest version as soon as possible as there is security leak issue in previous version
Alvin Lim´s last blog ..How to Display Entrecard Top Droppers Using Simple Way
@Alvin – yes, it’s a security risk. The change for WordPress 2.8.4 is very small so it should take you very little time.
Yeah. i did it as soon as i saw the link on the admin page.
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– I upgraded before as you can read from my post
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