WordPress issues out of security and maintenance update WordPress issued out of security and maintenance release today with version 4.9.7 being pushed live patching18 bugs in the management system.. The top issues fixed by this release eliminate flaw that could allow unauthorized person with certain capabilities to attempt to delete files outside the directory and to ensure the policy content does not cause WordPress said in its security release.. WordPress recommends all users update their sites immediately.. Other issues fixed with the release were. Taxonomy Improve cache handling for term queries.. Posts, Post Types Clear post cookie when logging out.. Widgets Allow HTML tags sidebar descriptions on Widgets admin screen.. Community Events Dashboard Always show WordCamp if one is coming up, even if there are Meetups happening first...
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