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Issue 27: A Critical Apache Flaw, and WordPress 7.2 Gets a Flagship Theme
A critical Apache HTTP/2 flaw needs a fix from your host. WooCommerce will push required security updates, and WordPress 7.2 gets a new flagship theme.
Inside this issue
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Security A critical Apache flaw needs a host fix, and WooPayments needs a version check.
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WooCommerce Required security updates will install even with auto-updates off, and PHP 8.1 is the new floor.
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WordPress Core The Secrets API and the /random/ URL both drew pushback before the 7.2 release.
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Block Editor Mētis becomes the flagship theme, and text shadows arrive in the editor.
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Gutenberg 24.4 Adds Note Search and Shows What Overrides Your Global Styles
Gutenberg 24.4 adds note search and status filters, shows which blocks override Global Styles, and protects drafts. Test it on staging first.
Block Editor
3 min
November 13
WordPress.org's Reprint Tool Copies Your Whole Site to a New Host or Test Copy
WordPress.org's free Reprint tool copies your site's files and database to a new host or test copy. Try it on a test site first.
WordPress Updates
3 min
November 13
Issue 27: A Critical Apache Flaw, and WordPress 7.2 Gets a Flagship Theme
A critical Apache HTTP/2 flaw needs a fix from your host. WooCommerce will push required security updates, and WordPress 7.2 gets a new flagship theme.
Weekend Within roundup
4 min
November 12
A Critical Apache HTTP/2 Flaw Can Let Attackers Run Code on Your WordPress Server
A critical Apache HTTP/2 flaw can let attackers run code on your server. Ask your host if the fix in 2.4.71 is installed.
Security
2 min
November 11
WordPress 7.2 Adds a Secrets API for Storing API Keys Encrypted
WordPress 7.2 adds a Secrets API that stores API keys encrypted. It is for plugin developers, but you can ask vendors whether they will use it.
WordPress Updates
3 min
November 11
WordPress 7.2 Adds Text Shadow Controls to Paragraph and Heading Blocks
WordPress 7.2 adds text shadow controls for Paragraph and Heading blocks and a Global Styles panel for presets. No code needed to use them.
Block Editor
3 min