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vBulletin 5.5.4 Alpha 4 is now available for download.
vBulletin 5.5.4 Changes and UpdatesThe Preview Release of vBulletin 5.5.4 is now available to download customers. Preview Releases should not be used on production servers and are for testing purposes only. Front End ChangesAvatars as Status IconsA new option has been added to show the user's avatar instead of the status icon in Topic Lists. This allows the system to be consistent with the responsive view. All views will display the same icons based on this option. You can access the option in the AdminCP under Semantic HTMLBy using semantic HTML tags, we can provide additional information to search engines and accessibility tools (e.g. Screen Readers). Using these tags allows the system to signify which information is more important on the page. We have converted the header, footer, and Channel Navigation Modules to better use Semantic HTML tags. The system is now using the <header>, <footer>, <nav>, and <main> tags where appropriate. Header elements are wrapped in the <header> tag instead of using the <div> tag. Footer elements on each page now use the <footer> tag. Menus and breadcrumbs are wrapped in the <nav> tag. The primary content of each page now uses the <main>. We have worked to make these changes backwards compatible and you should not see any difference in the rendering of your pages. However, if your custom CSS targets container.class (e.g. div.header) then you will need to update your CSS for these changes. If you are using one of the provided styles, then you will not have to do anything to take advantage of this change. Back End / AdminCPStyle Variable ValidationAs a security measure, we have applied a series of validation rules to CSS attributes entered as Style Variable values and in User Profile Customization. These rules limit the amount of CSS that can be added to a variable and prevent users from adding their own attributes using third-party software to alter the page. As an Administrator, you can apply more complex CSS using the css_additional.css template for your style. The following validation rules have been added to the system:
Security Headers / Anti-ClickjackingWe have added several options to control how your site can be embedded in frames. Embedding a website within another is a frequent method used to PHISH for user data. vBulletin now allows you to prevent this and control where your site appears. This security measure will help safeguard your user's information and your site overall. These HTTP Headers are sent to the browser for interpretation. Each browser may interpret these headers differently. The options can be found in the AdminCP under
Content NotificationsAdministrators can specify words that will trigger notifications when they are used. The system works similarly to the existing word censor options. After you have created your list of words, the system will monitor them. When a word is used, the site Administrators and Moderators will be notified via their message center and email based on their notification settings. The option for this is available in the AdminCP under PHP Imagick SupportWe have added support for the PECL imagick class available for PHP. Using this class can reduce server overhead and processing time when compared to the ImageMagick command line tools using the exec() function. Please see the PHP Documentation for information on installing this class on your server. Once installed, the class can be selected within the AdminCP under
Additional InformationInstall / UpgradeFile CleanupAfter upgrading your vBulletin system, you should delete any possible obsolete files. You can obtain more information on why this is needed and instructions on how to do this in this topic in the vBulletin 5 Installs & Upgrades forum. System RequirementsMinimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
For more information see vBulletin Connect System Requirements. Current Version Support ScheduleIt is recommended to use the latest version of vBulletin at all times.
DiscussionIf you have any questions about these changes you may discuss them here: 4419735 If you find an issue with the software or wish to place a feature request please visit our tracker. In order to receive support for your vBulletin Product please visit our community forums. No members have liked this post.
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