WordPress 6.2.1 Released with Fixes for 5 Security Vulnerabilities

WordPress 6.2.1 was released today. Those with automatic background updates enabled should see a notice in their email, as updates rolled out earlier today. This is a maintenance and security release that includes important fixes for five security vulnerabilities outlined by core contributor and release co-lead Jb Audras: Block themes parsing shortcodes in user generated data A CSRF issue updating attachment thumbnails A flaw allowing XSS via open embed auto discovery Bypassing of KSES sanitization in block attributes for low p . . . [More]

WordPress 6.2.1 Released with Fixes for 5 Security Vulnerabilities

WordPress 6.2.1 was released today. Those with automatic background updates enabled should see a notice in their email, as updates rolled out earlier today. This is a maintenance and security release that includes important fixes for five security vulnerabilities outlined by core contributor and release co-lead Jb Audras: Block themes parsing shortcodes in user generated data A CSRF issue updating attachment thumbnails A flaw allowing XSS via open embed auto discovery Bypassing of KSES sanitization in block attributes for low p . . . [More]

WooCommerce vs Shopify Comparison: How to Choose in 2023 (Honest Ideas)

The post WooCommerce vs Shopify Comparison: How to Choose in 2023 (Honest Ideas) is written by Colin Newcomer and appeared first on WPKube. Trying to decide between WooCommerce vs Shopify for your eCommerce store? These two are the biggest eCommerce platforms by far and both can help you build a great-looking, effective eCommerce store. But while they have a lot of similarities, there are also some very important differences between Shopify and WooCommerce. In our Shopify vs WooCommerce comparison, we’re going to try.... Continue Reading Re P . . . [More]

WooCommerce vs Shopify Comparison: How to Choose in 2023 (Honest Ideas)

The post WooCommerce vs Shopify Comparison: How to Choose in 2023 (Honest Ideas) is written by Colin Newcomer and appeared first on WPKube. Trying to decide between WooCommerce vs Shopify for your eCommerce store? These two are the biggest eCommerce platforms by far and both can help you build a great-looking, effective eCommerce store. But while they have a lot of similarities, there are also some very important differences between Shopify and WooCommerce. In our Shopify vs WooCommerce comparison, we’re going to try.... Continue Reading Re P . . . [More]

New Proposal Looks to Retire Older WordPress Default Themes

WordPress is approaching its 20th anniversary, and for the majority of those years, contributors have cranked out a new default theme. Even though the structure and supported features of default themes have drastically changed over the years, contributors are still actively maintaining all 13 of the “Twenty” themes. A new proposal on WordPress.org recommends winding down active maintenance on older themes and implementing a new system of requirements for retiring them. “The level of effort to support 13 themes is not insignificant, . . . [More]

New Proposal Looks to Retire Older WordPress Default Themes

WordPress is approaching its 20th anniversary, and for the majority of those years, contributors have cranked out a new default theme. Even though the structure and supported features of default themes have drastically changed over the years, contributors are still actively maintaining all 13 of the “Twenty” themes. A new proposal on WordPress.org recommends winding down active maintenance on older themes and implementing a new system of requirements for retiring them. “The level of effort to support 13 themes is not insignificant, . . . [More]

ACF Plugin’s Reflected XSS Vulnerability Attracts Exploit Attempts Within 24 Hours of Public Annou

On May 5, Patchstack published a security advisory about a high severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), potentially affecting more than 4.5 million users. WP Engine patched the vulnerability on May 4, but the Akamai Security Intelligence Group (SIG)  is reporting that attackers began attempting to exploit it within 24 hours of Patchstack’s publication. “Once exploit vector details are publicly released, scanning and exploitation attempts rapidly increase,” Akamai Principal Security . . . [More]

ACF Plugin’s Reflected XSS Vulnerability Attracts Exploit Attempts Within 24 Hours of Public Annou

On May 5, Patchstack published a security advisory about a high severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), potentially affecting more than 4.5 million users. WP Engine patched the vulnerability on May 4, but the Akamai Security Intelligence Group (SIG)  is reporting that attackers began attempting to exploit it within 24 hours of Patchstack’s publication. “Once exploit vector details are publicly released, scanning and exploitation attempts rapidly increase,” Akamai Principal Security . . . [More]

is my ac bad good or normal

Ok ladies and gents. Purchased a home, new to us and noticed some icing on this part of my furnace. The AC is on, set to 70 and the ambient temp outside is 82. It's an R22 unit . Is this bad, good or normal? I'm pretty handy at most things but no experience with this. Question from user Dry_Fig1158 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: The presence of icing on a part of your furnace can indicate a potential issue that should be addressed. Here are a few considerations regarding the icing on your furnace: Airflow Issues: Icing can occur when there . . . [More]

is my ac bad good or normal

Ok ladies and gents. Purchased a home, new to us and noticed some icing on this part of my furnace. The AC is on, set to 70 and the ambient temp outside is 82. It's an R22 unit . Is this bad, good or normal? I'm pretty handy at most things but no experience with this. Question from user Dry_Fig1158 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: The presence of icing on a part of your furnace can indicate a potential issue that should be addressed. Here are a few considerations regarding the icing on your furnace: Airflow Issues: Icing can occur when there . . . [More]

heat pump question

We are considering buying a heat pump/furnace for my home in North Texas. I am looking for opinions on 2 products I am choosing between, specifically the quality of the product, functionality, if others have encountered issues with these products, etc. I am not familiar with Gree at all. I am confident either company we are choosing will do a clean, appropriate install. 1 Gree Flexx 17 SEER, 54,000 BTU 5 ton with an American Standard 100K BTU 80% Gas Furnace. 2 Bosch Variable Speed 20 Seer 5-Ton with a Bosch High Efficiency Variable Speed Gas F . . . [More]

heat pump question

We are considering buying a heat pump/furnace for my home in North Texas. I am looking for opinions on 2 products I am choosing between, specifically the quality of the product, functionality, if others have encountered issues with these products, etc. I am not familiar with Gree at all. I am confident either company we are choosing will do a clean, appropriate install. 1 Gree Flexx 17 SEER, 54,000 BTU 5 ton with an American Standard 100K BTU 80% Gas Furnace. 2 Bosch Variable Speed 20 Seer 5-Ton with a Bosch High Efficiency Variable Speed Gas F . . . [More]

installing a mini split without drilling holes into my wall

Anyone have experience with putting the cables through a window or deck door? Hi, my condo won't let me drill through the will to feed the cables for a mini split. I'm examining my options, and am considering putting the cables through the deck door, and sealing the gap with tape and cardboard. Would this still be effective? Thanks!. Question from user godstriker8 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: Would this still be effective? Hard to tell without photos, but it sounds like a disaster in the making. Why not just use window units? Answer from us . . . [More]

installing a mini split without drilling holes into my wall

Anyone have experience with putting the cables through a window or deck door? Hi, my condo won't let me drill through the will to feed the cables for a mini split. I'm examining my options, and am considering putting the cables through the deck door, and sealing the gap with tape and cardboard. Would this still be effective? Thanks!. Question from user godstriker8 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: Would this still be effective? Hard to tell without photos, but it sounds like a disaster in the making. Why not just use window units? Answer from us . . . [More]

confirm furnace diagnosis bad goodman board

I'm dealing with an old GMV950905DXBB. All of a sudden no heat. Three flashes, low fire pressure switch stuck open. So, I tried tondiagnose the issue and found when turning on the furnace, the ID fan doesn't start, three flashes for the switch stuck open, blower kicks on and then will turn off. I checked the P Switch and it was fine. Swapped it out for a new one anyway. I took the ID fan out to check for any blockages or damaged tubing on the switches, etc nothing. So I wanted to test the ID fan motor itself. I jumped it with external power an . . . [More]

confirm furnace diagnosis bad goodman board

I'm dealing with an old GMV950905DXBB. All of a sudden no heat. Three flashes, low fire pressure switch stuck open. So, I tried tondiagnose the issue and found when turning on the furnace, the ID fan doesn't start, three flashes for the switch stuck open, blower kicks on and then will turn off. I checked the P Switch and it was fine. Swapped it out for a new one anyway. I took the ID fan out to check for any blockages or damaged tubing on the switches, etc nothing. So I wanted to test the ID fan motor itself. I jumped it with external power an . . . [More]

how to deal with mold in our hvac unit

We called out an HVAC guy to service the unit before summer comes around. We just wanted to make sure the coils were cleaned and everything was working good. But then when he went into the unit he told us there was mold in there. Or rather, microbial particles because he couldn't legally say it was mold. I want to preface this by saying that my dad and I aren't very knowledgeable with HVAC systems. we know basic things and basic maintenance but I'm posting today for advice. and i'm hoping to get off-the-record advice � preferably no busines . . . [More]

how to deal with mold in our hvac unit

We called out an HVAC guy to service the unit before summer comes around. We just wanted to make sure the coils were cleaned and everything was working good. But then when he went into the unit he told us there was mold in there. Or rather, microbial particles because he couldn't legally say it was mold. I want to preface this by saying that my dad and I aren't very knowledgeable with HVAC systems. we know basic things and basic maintenance but I'm posting today for advice. and i'm hoping to get off-the-record advice � preferably no busines . . . [More]

central hvac thermostat help

I never installed batteries into our hardwired VIVE thermostat and it's been working fine but today it shut off. I checked the breakers and nothing was tripped. I installed batteries which powered the thermostat on but when I switched it to cool, it doesn't kick the RHEEM AC unit outside on. What could be the issue? Question from user helpmeanswerquestion at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If your hardwired VIVE thermostat has shut off unexpectedly, there could be several potential reasons for this issue. Here are a few possibilities to consider: . . . [More]

central hvac thermostat help

I never installed batteries into our hardwired VIVE thermostat and it's been working fine but today it shut off. I checked the breakers and nothing was tripped. I installed batteries which powered the thermostat on but when I switched it to cool, it doesn't kick the RHEEM AC unit outside on. What could be the issue? Question from user helpmeanswerquestion at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: If your hardwired VIVE thermostat has shut off unexpectedly, there could be several potential reasons for this issue. Here are a few possibilities to consider: . . . [More]