Yesterday, WordPress 3.4.1 was officially released and is now available for download. The release of WordPress 3.4 has been remarkably smooth, with over 3 million downloads already!
This maintenance release addresses 18 bugs from version 3.4, including:
- Fixing an issue where a theme’s page templates were sometimes not detected.
- We are resolving problems with specific category permalink structures.
- It enhances handling for plugins or themes that load JavaScript incorrectly.
- Adding early support for uploading images on iOS 6 devices.
- I am implementing a commonly used technique by plugins to detect network-wide activation.
- Improving compatibility with servers running specific PHP versions (5.2.4, 5.4) or uncommon setups (safe mode, open_basedir), which had caused warnings or, in some cases, prevented emails from being sent.
Version 3.4.1 also addresses a few security issues and includes some security hardening measures. The fixed vulnerabilities involved potential information disclosure and a bug affecting multisite installations with untrusted users. The WordPress security team identified and resolved these issues.
Why Keeping WordPress Updated is Crucial
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems. It is used by personal websites, small businesses, enterprises, and major newspapers, including the New York Times.
Due to its popularity, WordPress sites are frequent targets for hackers, especially those with outdated versions, obsolete plugins, or weak security measures. Just as keeping your Mac or PC updated with the latest software is essential, the same is true for any database-driven website.
Contact the WordPress experts at SpiderSavvy to review your WordPress site for security or SEO issues and ensure it remains secure and optimized.
