Joomla 3.6.4 Released with Critical Security Updates
The Joomla team recently announced a critical security update for the Joomla 3.x series, addressing vulnerabilities in the CMS core. On October 25, Joomla 3.6.4 was released, delivering essential security patches and a fix for two-factor authentication, making it a must-have update for all Joomla website administrators.
Joomla 3.6.4 Security Release Overview
Joomla 3.6.4 is a dedicated security release for the Joomla 3.x series, resolving two critical security vulnerabilities and improving two-factor authentication functionality. No additional changes were made compared to Joomla 3.6.3, ensuring a focused update to enhance Joomla website security.
The following security issues were addressed:
- High Priority - Core - Account Creation Vulnerability (affects Joomla CMS versions 3.4.4 to 3.6.3).
- High Priority - Core - Privilege Escalation (affects Joomla CMS versions 3.4.4 to 3.6.3).
The following bug was fixed:
- Enhanced two-factor authentication encryption for improved user security.
Website owners and administrators are strongly urged to update their Joomla sites immediately to ensure optimal security.
Update: Download Joomla 3.6.4 Update Package