Sep
08
And I just updated my site to version 2.6.1 like two days ago…
But check out the info about 2.6.2 here, or below
Stefan Esser recently warned developers of the dangers of SQL Column Truncation and the weakness of mt_rand(). With his help we worked around these problems and are now releasing WordPress 2.6.2. If you allow open registration on your blog, you should definitely upgrade. With open registration enabled, it is possible in WordPress versions 2.6.1 and earlier to craft a username such that it will allow resetting another user’s password to a randomly generated password. The randomly generated password is not disclosed to the attacker, so this problem by itself is annoying but not a security exploit. However, this attack coupled with a weakness in the random number seeding in mt_rand() could be used to predict the randomly generated password. Stefan Esser will release details of the complete attack shortly. The attack is difficult to accomplish, but its mere possibility means we recommend upgrading to 2.6.2.
Other PHP apps are susceptible to this class of attack. To protect all of your apps, grab the latest version of Suhosin. If you’ve already updated Suhosin, your existing WordPress install is already protected from the full exploit. You should still upgrade to 2.6.2 if you allow open user registration so as to prevent the possibility of passwords being randomized.
2.6.2 also contains a handful of bug fixes. Check out the full change set and list of changed files.
Tagged in: 2.6.1, 2.6.2, upgrade, WordPress
Sep
07
I spent all night upgrading from version 2.5.1 to version 2.6.1. Which was real easy, but the difficult part was upgrading my theme. I am using the k2 RC6 theme, heavily modified. And with the new WP version came a new Release of k2, k2 RC7.
They made a lot of changes, like new files, new css locations and removed even more files. So I had to upload the new k2 and re-modify the source code to fit back into my site.
I only hope that I remembered it all! Owe, and I am sure you’ll notice that I moved my asides off the sidebar and into the loop! I like it!
Tagged in: 2.6.1, Data Backup, k2, upgrade
Aug
25
Well, I am working on a new website. I decided to create the site using none other than.. You guessed it, WordPress! I downloaded the newest, version 2.6.1.
I am still in the process of finishing content on the site, but if you want to check it out? Head on over to Great Escape Cabo Fishing!
- http://greatescapecabofishing.com
I am finishing editing a quick video to put up on the site, and there should be more to come as well.
The site is for my pops, where you can charter any one of the two sport fishing yachts down in Cabo San Lucas Mexico.
Tagged in: 2.6.1, Cabo, Fishing, webdesign, WordPress
I am curently listening too:
Disturbed on iTunes
Aug
23
So since I have been bake there have been a lot of changes. Well I think I can go on for ever about what has and hasn’t changed. But I think I will just create a quick like for myself and make it easy.
- The new WordPress 2.6.1 release, like I said.
- The Olympics are almost over.
- Hmm, I thought there was more… Maybe I am tired and forgot stuff… yeah, I’ll get back to this later.
P.S. My brain still feels like its on vacation.. I need a reality check.
Tagged in: 2.6.1, News, WordPress
Jul
25
I think anyone who is waiting or wanting to upgrade there WP blog to the latest version (2.6) should hold out for just a bit longer till they release an update. Then once 2.6.1 has been released it would be safe to download and upgrade before the release of the next version 2.7!
Tagged in: 2.6, 2.6.1, WordPress
