random wordpress bits and pieces
Posted by John on August 15th, 2009
- Weblog Tools Collection: WordPress Theme Releases for 08/14
- Matt: Evolution of Blogging
- Matt: Real-Time, Productive Communication
- WordPress.tv: Brad Williams: WordPress Security
- WordPress.tv: Jane Wells: The Future of WordPress
WordPress 2.8.4: Security Release August 11, 2009 Yesterday a vulnerability was discovered: a specially crafted URL could be requested that would allow an attacker to bypass a security check to verify a user requested a password reset. As a result, the first account without a key in the database (usually the admin account) would have its password reset and a new password […]
Upcoming WordCamps August 6, 2009 Every now and then I see someone ask in the dev channel how they can meet up with other local WordPress developers. We’re thinking about ways to make WordPress.org more of a resource to facilitate local connections, but in the meantime, I thought it might be helpful to publicize some upcoming WordCamps, the [...]