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Wordpress has released version 5.0.1. which is a security release. Because it is classified as a security release, my host WP Engine will force an upgrade to WP 5.0.1 from 4.9 very soon and perform this automatically. Because of the issues with ALB and WP 5.0, I had deferred the WordPress update until a patch is released from Enfold, but we are almost a week later with no Enfold 4.5.2 and no sign of it coming soon.
Questions:
1. When is the next version of Enfold that makes ALB fully compatible with WordPress 5.0+ coming out?
2. If it’s not within the next 48 hours, what do you suggest I do?The holidays are coming and I would like to go onto “auto pilot” on my site without dealing with major issues while spending time with friends and family. I am hoping I can get the site to 5.0.1 and forget about it until 2019…. :)
Happy holidays,
RobHi Rob
Are you absolutely sure that WP Engine will automatically do the major update from WordPress 4.9.9 to 5.0.1? That would surprise me and you should have a choice to disable that.
Best,
MichaelAccording to their page, they handle security updates differently. I had selected the “defer updates” button when WP 5 came out and we saw the issues.
“SECURITY/MAINTENANCE UPDATES
This type of update contains security or minor fixes that are pushed out to repair a vulnerability or bug in the WordPress core. We immediately investigate that the change doesn’t adversely affect our platform then push it out to our customer’s installs. We have found that the vast majority of installs that are adversely affected by security updates are ones that are using the vulnerability that is being closed. Because of this, we cannot defer security updates as this would keep your site and our platform vulnerable. Given the timeframe, site administrators will only be emailed on the same day as the upgrade occurs.”Full page here:
Having said this, the classic editor plugin seems to solve the issues I was having on ALB pages not loading, but the fact that there is an incompatibility makes me concerned to update to 5.0.1 until Enfold weighs in. I don’t think I will have a choice much longer according to WP Engine’s process.
Sounds like WP Engine will upgrade us to 4.9.9 instead of 5.0.1 to address the security issues.
“WordPress Security Upgrade 5.0.1
Posted December 13th, 2018 11:59amMaintenance is active
WordPress today has issued a security release to WordPress core, which fixes a few bugs. You can read more about this in WordPress’ official release post. We will be updating all customers on the 5.0 through 3.7 branch to the latest version of their branch. Your installs will be updated to their latest secure version of their specific branch. 4.9.8 for instance, will be bumped to 4.9.9. Please take a look at our WordPress Upgrade article here for more information on our upgrade process.Because you are a WP Engine customer, you do not have to take action at this time. Our team is working to issue patches across the WP Engine platform to upgrade affected installs to their next stable version. We’ve got your back. As always, thank you for trusting WP Engine to host your WordPress sites. Automated maintenance updates like these are part of our promise to deliver a secure WordPress experience while ensuring the security of our customers.”
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