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Tuesday, February 05, 2008

WordPress's Urgent Security Release 2.3.3

image WordPress 2.3.3 is an urgent security release. If you have registration enabled a flaw was found in the XML-RPC implementation such that a specially crafted request would allow a user to edit posts of other users on that blog. In addition to fixing this security flaw, 2.3.3 fixes a few minor bugs. If you are interested only in the security fix, download the fixed version of xmlrpc.php and copy it over your existing xmlrpc.php. Otherwise, you can get the entire release here.

Also, there is a vulnerability in the WP-Forum plugin that is being actively exploited right now. If you are using this plugin, please remove it until an update is available from its author.

Remember to use strong passwords and change them regularly for the security reason.  While you’re updating WP and your plugins, consider refreshing your passwords.

Download WordPress 2.3.3

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