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blind-eddie · #1 01-08-2015, 11:43 PM

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=316514

The link above cannot be posted on so I need to ask a question about this.

Quote:

If you're using a version of vBulletin 3 older than 3.8.7, it is recommended that you upgrade to that version as soon as possible.

I do not have access to download that version for one of my sites, I already have 3.8.4 PL2 installed, am I going to be ok?

ozzy47 · #2 01-08-2015, 11:55 PM

According to the post, no.

If you're using a version prior to 3.8.7, then you should follow standard upgrade procedures.

Patches available:
vBulletin 3.8.7 PL5
vBulletin 3.8.8 PL1

vBulletin 3.8.9 Beta has been updated with the fix.

So anything below 3.8.7 PL5 is vulnerable.

blind-eddie · #3 01-08-2015, 11:59 PM

So, I need to buy vb5 to get security update for my 3.8.4 site or do I just shut it down?
I can upgrade to 3.8.6 PL1 but its not secure either?

ozzy47 · #4 01-09-2015, 12:03 AM

Anything below 3.8.7 PL5 is what they consider not supported. So they do not make security patches for it.

It sucks as a end user, but the amount of work involved to make a patch for every version released, is just to much.

blind-eddie · #5 01-09-2015, 12:29 AM

So the amount of dollars was enough for me to buy the four license I currently have with only one updated to 3.8.8 by buying 4.0 vbulletin.

vbulletin should allow all license holders to be able to upgrade to the latest secure version of their version series if there is a security issue of this level.

I think this is totally unacceptable.

I know this has nothing to do with you Chris, I am just venting and you happen to be the one that replied to my thread.

ozzy47 · #6 01-09-2015, 12:32 AM

I know brother, and I can feel your pain. But to be honest, this is a standard practice with just about any software.

I don't mind the venting, I am used to being the sounding board.

MarkP · #7 01-10-2015, 01:46 AM

FWIW I just installed patch 3.8.8 PL1 on my 3.7.5 forum and haven't noticed any issues.

ozzy47 · #8 01-10-2015, 01:50 AM

Yeah he figured it out, made the changes manually in the files.

Mark.B · #9 01-10-2015, 02:24 AM

To be honest, the chances are you can apply the 3.8.7 patch to 3.8.4 without issue.

There are no guarantees but it will probably be ok.

ozzy47 · #10 01-10-2015, 02:27 AM

I don't see why not, but if you know what you are doing, you can make the changes manually.

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