Comment Rating Plugin Fixes Security Vulnerability
If you use the Comment Rating plugin for your WordPress powered site, you are highly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version as it fixes a security vulnerability. More specifically, a Cross-site...
View ArticleWordPress 3.0.4 Security Release
WordPress 3.0.4 has been released to plug a critical security vulnerability. [It] fixes a core security bug in our HTML sanitation library, called KSES. I would rate this release as “critical.” I...
View ArticleWordPress 3.0.5 and 3.1-RC4 Released
WordPress 3.0.5 and 3.1-RC4 have been released. Both releases address three security issues and add additional security enhancements, and 3.1-RC4 fixes “about two dozen additional bugs.” Both updates...
View ArticleThe State of WordPress Security
The article How did WordPress win? has certainly been making its rounds the last two days, but all eyes seem to be (for the most part) on this comment by core developer Mark Jaquith, who sums up the...
View ArticleMark Jaquith on WordPress Theme and Plugin Security
If you hate to read about security, then this great presentation by WordPress Core Developer Mark Jaquith on WordPress Theme and Plugin Security from WordCamp Phoenix 2011 is just for you! The...
View ArticleWordPress 3.1.1 Released
WordPress 3.1.1 has been released. This maintenance and security release fixes 26 issues with the following highlights: Performance improvements Fixes for IIS6 support Fixes for taxonomy and PATHINFO...
View ArticleWordPress 3.1.2 Released
WordPress 3.1.2 has been released and “addresses a vulnerability that allowed Contributor-level users to improperly publish posts,” while also fixing a few bugs. You should be able to upgrade...
View ArticleWordPress 3.1.3 and 3.2 Beta 2 Released
WordPress 3.1.3 and 3.2 Beta 2 have been released. Both releases include a number of security fixes and are recommended for all users. WordPress 3.2 Beta 2 also introduces support for Google Chrome...
View ArticleTimThumb Security Vulnerability
A zero day vulnerability has been found in TimThumb, a popular image resizing script used by several WordPress themes. The person who discovered the vulnerability has issued a fix and instructions to...
View ArticleEasily Find and Fix Vulnerable Instances of TimThumb
If you’re worried about the recent TimThumb security vulnerability, but haven’t had a chance to see if you’re affected, identifying and fixing vulnerable instances of TimThumb just got a whole lot...
View ArticleWordPress Plugin Security Showdown
It’s the weekend, time to work on your next WordPress plugin, but are you following the right security practices? At this year’s WordCamp San Francisco, core developers Mark Jaquith and Jon Cave, along...
View ArticleTimThumb Vulnerability Still in the Wild
The TimThumb vulnerability is still in the wild as another major site fell victim to it just yesterday. As sad as this situation may be, it just goes to show that some sites may still be running the...
View ArticleWordPress 3.4.1 Released
WordPress 3.4.1 has been released. Besides fixing a few security issues, this release fixes 18 other bugs, including issues with page template detection, category permalinks, and compatibility with...
View ArticleFree eBook: Locking Down WordPress
The latest free WordPress eBook from Code Poet has arrived, Locking Down WordPress. This new eBook from Rachel Baker, Brad Williams, and John Ford, will show you how to secure your WordPress...
View ArticleWordPress 3.4.2 Released
WordPress 3.4.2 has been released. Along with the security fixes, this release addresses almost 20 bugs, including better support for older browsers in the administration area and improved plugin...
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