Hate having to type your server FTP details when upgrading WordPress? Would you like WordPress to remember your FTP login details? then read on… Anybody familiar with WordPress will know that when adding/removing or upgrading any of your plug-ins, even upgrading the WordPress itself, you are prompted for the FTP connection details for your server, […]
XSS vulnerability in WordPress
just a quick note to anyone that uses wordpress on their website, developers have found a XSS vulnerability that could allow people to redirect you from your blog admin. Comment author URLs were not being fully sanitized before they were displayed. This bug has been fixed in version 2.8.2 so best to upgrade as soon […]
WordPress 2.8 Release Candidate 1
WordPress.org yesterday announced a release candidate of version 2.8 of their popular blogging software. If no show stoppers are found it is expected to be rolled out this Wednesday (10th June) to all who wish to upgrade. 2.8 includes a host of new features, far too many to list here so for those interested clicky […]