Joomla 5.1.2 and Joomla 4.4.6 Security and Bug Fix Release

The Joomla! Project has announced the release of Joomla 5.1.2 and 4.4.6, focusing on security and bug fixes. This update underscores Joomla’s commitment to accessible web design, emphasizing inclusiveness, simplicity, and security.

Key Security Fixes

1. XSS in accessible media selection field
2. Self-XSS in fancyselect list field layout
3. XSS in StringHelper::truncate method
4. XSS in Wrapper extensions
5. XSS in com_fields default field value

Significant Bug Fixes in 5.1.2

• Resetting update channel in Joomla Update Component.
• Loading Schema.org only in proper forms.
• Allowing PDF embedding.
• Fixing radio and checkboxes in nested subform fields.
• Adding onchange option to modal-select form field.
• Resetting cached layout data during FormField setup.

Bug Fixes in 4.4.6

The update contains essential bug fixes to ensure smooth functionality.

Upgrade Information

Joomla 4.4.x to 5.x is an upgrade, not a migration. Key points include:

1. Compatibility with Joomla 4 extensions that use updated Joomla code.
2. Backward Compatibility Plugin for most other extensions.

Testing the upgrade on a copy of the production site is highly recommended. Support for Joomla 4.4 will continue for two more years, allowing ample time for upgrading.

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