Ghost Release: 5.119.1

TL;DR

Ghost v5.119.1: Admin Authentication Fix

This patch release reverts recent changes to the admin authentication middleware and asset minification process that were causing issues with the auth frame on Ghost Pro. While these changes worked fine in local environments, they created unexpected problems in production deployments. The reversion ensures that admin authentication functions correctly across all Ghost installations.

Highlight of the Release

• Reverted admin authentication middleware changes that were causing issues
• Fixed broken authentication frame on Ghost Pro instances
• Restored consistent authentication behavior across all Ghost deployments

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this patch release. The update simply reverts to previous behavior and should resolve authentication issues automatically after upgrading.

Upgrade Recommendations

Immediate Upgrade Recommended

All Ghost Pro users and self-hosted Ghost installations currently on v5.119.0 should upgrade to v5.119.1 immediately to avoid potential authentication issues with the admin interface.

This is a patch release that fixes a critical functionality issue without introducing any breaking changes or requiring migration steps.

Bug Fixes

Authentication Frame Fix

This release addresses an issue where the admin authentication frame was broken specifically on Ghost Pro instances following changes made in v5.119.0. The problem appeared to be related to either the authentication middleware changes or the new asset minification process introduced in the previous release.

While the exact cause wasn't immediately identifiable (the issue couldn't be reproduced in local development environments), reverting both changes has successfully restored proper authentication functionality for all users.

The fix references issue ONC-919 and reverts changes from PR #23006.

New Features

No new features were introduced in this patch release. This update focuses exclusively on fixing the authentication issues introduced in the previous version.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this patch release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release. The previous release (v5.119.0) had included asset minification changes aimed at improving performance, but these have been temporarily reverted due to the authentication issues they may have contributed to.

Impact Summary

This patch release addresses a specific issue with admin authentication that affected Ghost Pro instances after the v5.119.0 update. By reverting recent changes to the authentication middleware and asset minification process, the release ensures consistent and reliable admin access across all Ghost installations.

The impact is primarily positive for users who may have experienced authentication problems, with no negative consequences expected from the update. The development team has prioritized stability and functionality over the performance optimizations that were attempted in the previous release.

While the root cause of the authentication issue wasn't fully identified, the pragmatic approach of reverting the problematic changes ensures that all Ghost users can continue to access their admin interfaces without interruption.

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