MODX Evolution 1.2 Released

Important changes to note:

• Corrected issue allowing Evolution sites to be compromised using several Extras
• Updated TinyMCE in the Manager to 4.0 which includes new themes and more
• New default Manager theme called MODxRE2
• Changes to the Resource Tree, providing quick access to Elements, Files and etc.
• New start page on new installs based on Bootstrap 3
• New Output Modifiers in the core, including conditionals
• New Manager User roles for better, more granular access for site administrators
• Language overrides in the Manager
• Upgrade jQuery in Manager
• For a list of all of the changes in Evolution 1.2 read the changelog

MODX Revolution 2.5.2 Released

Here are some of the highlights of 2.5.2:

• Security—MODX has high standards for security and this release predominantly focuses on the areas that were found and fixed by the contributors listed below
• Bugfixes—several small bugs were fixed in this release, creating a better experience for MODX users
• Updates—phpThumb was updated to the latest version, and support for newer versions of MySQL improved to ensure MODX Revolution is compatible with current releases of other software used alongside MODX
• For a complete list of changes in Revolution 2.5.2 read the changelog. 

The Importance of Being Current

The most effective way to ensure the safety of your MODX site and it's data is to always be running the latest version of the MODX software. MODX continues to grow in popularity and profile which only makes it a more prominent target for attack.

MODX will typically release security patch releases within days of a report of a critical vulnerability. Once they release a patch, you should make sure it gets applied to your MODX website. Recovery from site compromise is often very time consuming and can be catastrophic or very expensive.

What version is my site running?

Your current version can be found once logged into the manager along the top, in the right-hand corner. Please reference our blog post on How to find out what version of MODX you have for more help.

How do I get my website upgraded?

We have already scheduled upgrades for any customer with an existing maintenance agreement. So if you have a maintenance agreement with us you are good to go and no need to worry!

If you do not have a maintenance agreement with us not a problem. We offer updates to those who are not under a maintenance agreement for $180. Our updating involves a full backup of the database and files and thorough checking to make sure the upgrades were installed properly. If major issues do occur during the upgrade, we can roll back to how it was before we started or fully work through the issues after discussing costs and options with you.

To schedule the upgrade, please contact us at support@threeeyedbird.com and the team will get you started! For those who may want to attempt it yourself, details on how to do the upgrade can be found in the MODX documentation.