[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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