09 Oct

Joomla 3.8.13 Now Available

On October 9, the Joomla development team released Joomla 3.8.13, a security-focused update addressing five low-level vulnerabilities. This release enhances compatibility and testing for third-party extensions, preparing sites for the upcoming Joomla 3.9 upgrade.

Joomla 3.8.13 Security Release Overview

Below is a summary of the security vulnerabilities fixed in Joomla 3.8.13:

Low Priority - Core - Strengthened security for com_contact form (affects Joomla versions 2.5.0 - 3.8.12).
Low Priority - Core - Insufficient default access level in com_joomlaupdate (affects Joomla versions 2.5.4 - 3.8.12).
Low Priority - Core - Access level violation in com_tags (affects Joomla versions 3.1.0 - 3.8.12).
Low Priority - Core - ACL violation in com_users during admin verification (affects Joomla versions 1.5.0 - 3.8.12).
Low Priority - Core - Enhanced CSRF protection in com_installer (affects Joomla versions 2.5.0 - 3.8.12).

Before upgrading, ensure you back up your site. Clear all cache via "System - Clear Cache" and "System - Clear Expired Cache," and clear your browser cache after the update.

New Installation: Download Joomla 3.8.13
Update: Download Joomla 3.8.13 Update Package

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