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Tag: 5.1.0
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 5.1 "Betty" introduces significant performance improvements, enhanced security features, and developer-focused updates. This release focuses on site health checks, particularly PHP version c...
Highlights:
- Site Health Check: New PHP version compatibility checks warn administrators when they're running outdated PHP versions
- Performance Improvements: Enhanced database optimization for faster site performance, especially for sites with many published posts
- Block Editor Enhancements: Numerous refinements to the block editor experience including improved TinyMCE integration in the Classic Block
- +2 more...
Tag: 5.0.3
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 5.0.3 is a maintenance release that addresses several bugs and enhances theme functionality. It includes important fixes for the block editor, improves accessibility in Twenty Nineteen theme...
Highlights:
- Fixed upload failures for common text file types that were blocked in 5.0.1
- Improved touchscreen behavior in Twenty Nineteen theme
- Added notice for users with JavaScript disabled when trying to use block editor
- +3 more...
Tag: 5.0.2
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 5.0.2 is a maintenance release that focuses on improving the block editor experience, fixing PHP 7.3 compatibility issues, and enhancing theme support for the block editor. This update inclu...
Highlights:
- PHP 7.3 compatibility fixes for the compact() function
- Updated WordPress packages to version 4.7.1 for the block editor
- Numerous improvements to the Twenty Nineteen theme
- +2 more...
Tag: 3.7.28
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 3.7.28 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important security vulnerabilities and improves system stability. This update enhances media file type verification, impro...
Highlights:
- Enhanced security for media file type verification
- Improved KSES security handling with better URI attribute management
- Fixed multisite user activation issues and improved messaging
- +2 more...
Tag: 3.8.28
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 3.8.28 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important security vulnerabilities and improves the platform's stability. This update focuses on enhancing security in med...
Highlights:
- Enhanced security for media uploads with improved MIME file type verification
- Improved KSES filtering with conditional removal of the <form> element and DRY URI attributes
- Better multisite user experience with improved activation messaging and link validation
- +1 more...
Tag: 3.9.26
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 3.9.26 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important security vulnerabilities and improves the platform's stability. This update focuses on enhancing MIME file type ...
Highlights:
- Improved security for media uploads with enhanced MIME file type verification
- Better multisite user activation with improved messaging and validation
- Enhanced KSES filtering with DRY implementation of URI attributes
- +2 more...
Tag: 4.0.25
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 4.0.25 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important issues. It improves MIME file type verification, enhances KSES security filtering, fixes multisite activation is...
Highlights:
- Improved security for MIME file type verification to prevent malicious file uploads
- Enhanced KSES security filtering with better handling of form elements and URI attributes
- Fixed multisite user activation issues and improved messaging for previously activated users
- +1 more...
Tag: 4.1.25
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 4.1.25 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important issues. It improves MIME file type verification, enhances KSES security by removing potentially dangerous HTML e...
Highlights:
- Improved security for media uploads with better MIME file type verification
- Enhanced KSES security by conditionally removing the <form> element from allowed post tags
- Improved multisite user activation process with better messaging and validation
- +2 more...
Tag: 4.2.22
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 4.2.22 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important security vulnerabilities and improves functionality in multisite installations. This update focuses on enhancing...
Highlights:
- Enhanced security for MIME file type verification in media uploads
- Improved KSES filtering with conditional removal of the <form> element from allowed post tags
- Better multisite user activation flow with improved messaging and validation
- +2 more...
Tag: 4.3.18
Released 7 years ago
WordPress 4.3.18 is a security and maintenance release that addresses several important security vulnerabilities and improves the platform's stability. This update focuses on enhancing MIME file type ...
Highlights:
- Improved security for file uploads with enhanced MIME type verification
- Better protection against XSS attacks through KSES improvements
- Enhanced multisite activation process with improved validation and messaging
- +1 more...