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Moodle 1.8.9 release notes

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Release date: 15th May 2009

Here is the full list of fixed issues in 1.8.9.

Highlights

Security issues

  • MSA-09-0009 - TeX filter file disclosure
  • MSA-09-0010 - Unzip binary may create symbolic links pointing outside of dataroot on unix/linux servers
  • MSA-09-0011 - Glossary, database and forum ratings are not verified after submission
  • MSA-09-0013 - Customised PhpMyAdmin upgraded to 2.11.9.5

Known problems and regressions

  • MDL-19266 - Forum posts containing links are not sent on a PHP4 system (fixed in weekly build of 27th May)