[Typo3] PRESS RELEASE 3.8.1

Sander Vogels sander at netcreators.nl
Tue Nov 15 18:01:24 CET 2005


TYPO3 version 3.8.1 – Association improves security with new release


Baar / Switzerland (14.11.2005/14:00) - Today, the TYPO3 Association has 
published a maintenance release of the internationally recognized 
open-source content management application, TYPO3 (www.typo3.com), with 
version 3.8.1.

Apart from smaller optimizations in the graphical interface, the 
emphasis of this update lies in precautions against and patching of 
recently reported security issues. Safety precautions were added 
including the addition of safeguards in the "Install Tool" to prevent 
unauthorized persons from gaining information and data about the server. 
Also, patches were added in version 3.8.1 in response to recently 
published potential safety concerns with Web site forms, such as two 
theoretical possibilities to transfer unwanted content into TYPO3 Web sites.

While the TYPO3 Security Team was preparing this release, it was again 
confirmed that the TYPO3 core could not be touched by these much 
discussed safety breaches caused by third-party protocols like XML-RPC.

Altought TYPO3 version 4.0 is expected to be released soon, with this 
update, the TYPO3 Core Development Team has proven once again their 
professionalism and it shows in the quality of TYPO3. Rapid reaction to 
security issues reported by members of the TYPO3 community is just one 
of the many quality controls incorporated in this open-source project.

TYPO3 release update 3.8.1. is available as a free download on
http://typo3.org/download/packages/ ,
release information at 
http://typo3.org/development/articles/release-notes-381/.

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About TYPO3
TYPO3 is an enterprise-level open source content management system 
released under the GPL. It runs on more than 122,000 servers worldwide. 
The application has been translated into 43 languages and is actively 
being developed in a community of over 27,000 users in 60 countries. 
Some of its users include DaimlerChrysler, Volkswagen, EDS, UNESCO, as 
well as numerous universities, government agencies and non-profit 
organizations. For additional information on TYPO3, please visit 
http://www.typo3.com. (end)


Contact: Sabina Loicht and Sander Vogels
Press Relations (TYPO3 Association)
email: press(AT)typo3.org
Translation: Michelle Heizer



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