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Have you downloaded WordPress 2.8.2 ?

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Wordpress has just released a security update, if you are running Wordpress 2.8 or 2.8.1 you should immediately upgrade to Wordpress 2.8.2. The Wordpress team has been working on regular upgrades and security features to help secure your blog from hackers.

According to Matt, ” WordPress 2.8.2 fixes an XSS vulnerability. Comment author URLs were not fully sanitized when displayed in the admin. This could be exploited to redirect you away from the admin to another site. Download 2.8.2 or automatically upgrade from the Tools->Upgrade page of your blog’s admin.”

The upgrade changes only 10 files and does not touch the database, all you need to do is Click on Automatic upgrade to install the new Wordpress 2.8.2. You can also download the plugin and install it on your server.

Let’s thank Matt and the Wordpress team on working tirelessly and continously on Wordpress, the best blogging software.

Download the Wordpress 2.8.2 version

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37 comments

Web Developer July 20, 2009 - 8:24 pm
Wordpress is amazing , I ll update the new version...thank you Matt for this amazing software .-= Web Developer´s last blog ..Apps running from Network Share run under Full Trust in .NET 3.5 SP1 =-.
saurabh@Travel to Xian July 21, 2009 - 5:38 am
i didn't know about this. its great.i just love word press. i will go for it.thanks
Skip July 21, 2009 - 8:46 am
No. I used to use WordPress, but my site was hacked and I lost all my posts which I spent so long writing :( I don't think the security has improved much. I read about a load of blogs being hacked not long ago.
paul July 21, 2009 - 10:08 am
good tips. I will have to upgrade. .-= paul´s last blog ..British Open Prize Money =-.
earn money writing July 21, 2009 - 10:09 am
I like that wordpress is super easy to update.
Ad Hustler July 21, 2009 - 11:06 am
I haven't upgraded yet. Is it good? .-= Ad Hustler´s last blog ..The Importance Of Pricing Optimization =-.
Web Marketing Blog July 21, 2009 - 1:46 pm
You are right, there have been blogs that have been hacked, thats why wordpress team is working hard to ensure that your blog is protected...you need to ensure that your blog is upgraded each time there is a new upgrade version , do not delay the update ..The latest version is 2.8.2 .-= Web Marketing Blog´s last blog ..Have you downloaded Wordpress 2.8.2 ? =-.
Chuggin@bunn coffee maker parts July 21, 2009 - 2:32 pm
I am really looking forward to this update to protect my blog from hackers, especially since it has the convenience of an automatic upgrade - perfect for something to do really quick that is less complicated!
Accident Benefits Claims August 2, 2009 - 6:40 am
Yes its pretty good nice tweaks done and i am enjoying it
Make Money Online July 21, 2009 - 7:09 pm
Thanks for telling us about this ZK. I've yet to upgrade my WP to the latest version, I'm still stucked on Version 2.7.1 if I'm not mistaken, but I did upgrade some of my blogs to 2.8.1, not really like the widget part. Anyway, going to look at 2.8.2. :) Regards, Lee .-= Make Money Online´s last blog ..Poll : How Many Blog Do You Own And Manage? =-.
ZK@Web Marketing Blog July 21, 2009 - 7:18 pm
Hi Lee, You must upgrade to the latest version, its like upgrading a plugin with the automatic click...with the old version your blog is very vulnerable to being hacked .-= ZK@Web Marketing Blog´s last blog ..Have you downloaded Wordpress 2.8.2 ? =-.
Make Money Online July 22, 2009 - 12:14 am
Yes ZK, definitely I'll upgrade to the latest version. Though my blog has not beeing hacked before, but it's better to protect it before it happens. Regards, Lee
Tycoon Blogger July 21, 2009 - 7:49 pm
I have not upgraded yet and I was thinking I probably would not. After reading the comments here about security vulnerability, I will definitely upgrade now. .-= Tycoon Blogger´s last blog ..Why I stopped using Digg to promote my blog =-.
Resumes July 21, 2009 - 11:40 pm
Great new version it makes my work easy and update.
medium readings July 21, 2009 - 11:41 pm
I don’t think the security has improved much. I read about a load of blogs being hacked not long ago.
Tech Digit July 21, 2009 - 11:45 pm
Well I just found notice and I upgrade it. I didn't notice any major changes but it looks good for me and I think it's not harm to use latest version of wordpress!
Seaward July 22, 2009 - 12:00 am
I was still unknown about that it indeed a great news. Thanks for update.
kitchen taps July 22, 2009 - 3:55 am
Its really a great news for me, I haven't upgraded yet.
Jim@Movie Reviews July 22, 2009 - 2:15 am
Just upgraded on my main blogs. For the ones I hardly update, I usually just wait for big upgrades and do those all at once. Probably a bad idea, but I am a lazy webmaster after all. :) .-= Jim@Movie Reviews´s last blog ..Bad Veins Debut Reviewed =-.
Blackberry Malaysia July 22, 2009 - 3:36 am
Wow...that was fast of wordpress to release a new patch. I am waiting for things to settle down before upgrading. .-= Blackberry Malaysia´s last blog ..Black Berry Bold Malaysia =-.
Beds Melbourne July 22, 2009 - 5:02 am
Obviously Wordpress is the best platform for blogging. You must upgrade to the latest version, its like upgrading a plugin with the automatic click…with the old version your blog is very vulnerable to being hacked.
Bill@Exhaust Header Wrap July 22, 2009 - 10:42 am
I wonder if this update will break all of my plugins like the last upgrade I made. :( But with it being a security release, I see no choice in the matter.
psychic readings online July 23, 2009 - 1:18 am
Yeah... It is a very good news for all the wordpress users. I must say wordpress is the best blogging platform than anyone else. .-= psychic readings online´s last blog ..TESTIMONIALS FOR TANIA CHESLAW =-.
christian louboutin July 24, 2009 - 1:45 pm
I am using fantisco to update the wordpress ....some cool updates
Reizhusten July 25, 2009 - 8:36 am
Thank you very much for this info about the new wordpress version. I think I will give it a try soon.
Bubba Moe July 26, 2009 - 10:10 pm
I don’t think the security has improved much. I read about a load of blogs being hacked not long ago. .-= Bubba Moe´s last blog ..Frank Kern’s Mass Control 2.0 Review =-.
Website Marketing Joel July 27, 2009 - 2:05 pm
Most definitely! I always am careful to ensure that I upgrade my blogs as new releases come out because I have been exploited by security loop holes in the past and it hurts.
Toronto Car Service August 3, 2009 - 2:18 am
every issue they are upgrading new security loop holes which is very helpful
brian@Structural Sandwich Panels July 27, 2009 - 3:08 pm
Every time I try the auto-upgrade to 2.8.2 it fails. Does anyone know the reason? Must I actually upload the 10 files needed?
medium readings July 27, 2009 - 11:46 pm
That is really awesome.. .-= medium readings´s last blog ..Why not be your own psychic? =-.
psychics July 27, 2009 - 11:48 pm
Yeah i will do so. .-= psychics´s last blog ..Why not be your own psychic? =-.
Toronto Personal Injury Lawyers August 3, 2009 - 2:17 am
Its very easy just it takes 1 min to upgrade it
psychics July 28, 2009 - 1:15 am
I don’t think the security has improved much. I read about a load of blogs being hacked not long ago. .-= psychics´s last blog ..Why not be your own psychic? =-.
big tutorials July 28, 2009 - 3:57 am
great version , thanks god that I upgrade it , really I never seen as easy upgrade as in wordpress :)
Toronto Car Finance August 3, 2009 - 2:16 am
U shd do it mate immediately for security reasons it will be very helpful
Toronto Wedding Photographer August 3, 2009 - 2:15 am
downloaded latest version admin panel looks quite good and few other changes made me bit happy
Investment Property September 17, 2009 - 4:47 am
No, I didnot downloaded.

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