However, when I click on the link it shows that I have 3.34.0, which is the most recent version. Why is the Security Advisor not smart enough to know that I'm already up-to-date?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Hello,
To clarify, have you initiated a new build of Apache/PHP through EasyApache 3.34.0 since that version was made available?
Note for anyone interested, here's the relevant code from Security Advisor that's generating the "EasyApache3 has updates available" message:
Code:
sub _check_for_easyapache_build {
my $self = shift;
my $security_advisor_obj = $self->{'security_advisor_obj'};
my $cpsources = Cpanel::Config::Sources::loadcpsources();
my $ea_update_server = defined $cpsources->{'EASOURCES'} ? $cpsources->{'EASOURCES'} : $cpsources->{'HTTPUPDATE'};
my $httprequest_obj = Cpanel::HttpRequest->new( 'hideOutput' => 1 );
my $latest_ea3_version = '';
eval { $latest_ea3_version = $httprequest_obj->request( 'host' => $ea_update_server, 'url' => '/cpanelsync/easy/version_easy', 'protocol' => 0, ); };
chomp($latest_ea3_version);
my $installed_version = Cpanel::SafeRun::Errors::saferunallerrors( _get_httpd_path(), '-v' );
$installed_version = $installed_version =~ /Cpanel::Easy::Apache v([\d.]+)/s ? $1 : '';
if ( $latest_ea3_version && $installed_version && $latest_ea3_version ne $installed_version ) {
$security_advisor_obj->add_advice(
{
'type' => $Cpanel::Security::Advisor::ADVISE_WARN,
'text' => ['EasyApache3 has updates available.'],
'suggestion' => [
'[output,url,_1,EasyApache3,_2,_3] needs to be run periodically to update Apache, PHP and other public server functionality to the latest versions. Updates to EasyApache3 often fix security vulnernabilities in this software.',
$self->base_path('cgi/easyapache.pl?action=_pre_cpanel_sync_screen'),
'target',
'_blank'
],
}
);
}
return 1;
}Thank you.
No, I did not initiate a new build. I was not aware that I had to recompile Apache each time EasyApache came out with an update. Is this something I should be doing?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Hello,
It's not required, but it's generally a good idea because new versions and bug resolutions are often included. The change log is listed at:
EasyApache Change Log - EasyApache - cPanel Documentation
However, that said, this is less of an issue once you begin using EasyApache 4 due to the integration with YUM. More information on EasyApache 4 is available at:
Introduction to EasyApache 4 - EasyApache 4 - cPanel Documentation
Thank you.
It's not required, but it's generally a good idea because new versions and bug resolutions are often included. The change log is listed at:
EasyApache Change Log - EasyApache - cPanel Documentation
However, that said, this is less of an issue once you begin using EasyApache 4 due to the integration with YUM. More information on EasyApache 4 is available at:
Introduction to EasyApache 4 - EasyApache 4 - cPanel Documentation
Thank you.
I am new to WHM and Apache. I have never used YUM before. Do you advise that I follow the directions and migrate over to EasyApache 4 or stay with my current version for now?
Thank you.
Hello,
I recommend migrating to EasyApache 4.
The update process is outlined at How to Install or Uninstall EasyApache 4, however you can choose to wait for cPanel version 58's new [URL='https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/EA4/How+to+Migrate+and+Revert']EasyApache 4 Migration[/URL] interface in Web Host Manager if you'd rather migrate through WHM.https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/EA4/Introduction+to+EasyApache+4
We're happy to answer any questions you have about the migration process.
Thanks!
I have version 56.0 (build 24). When is it anticipated that version 58 will be available for the masses?
Thank you.
Thank you.
cPanel 58 is tentatively scheduled for publication to the Current release tier early next week. You can follow the development process on the cPanel blog. Here's the most recent update:
v58 is coming, and starting v60 | cPanel Blog
Thank you.
Is it common for cPanel to skip major build numbers? For example, I was expecting that the next version would be 57, not 58.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Yes, this is by design. Here's a quote from cPanel & WHM Product Versions and the Release Process that details how major and minor values are incremented:
Thanks!
I found this on your blog, "Due to problems in the security and usability, the following features have been removed from cPanel & WHM version 58, and are now targeted for v60: EasyApache 4 conversion interface".
Since I am a newbie when it comes to WHM, do you suggest that I wait until version 60? Or should I upgrade via the command line somehow?
Thanks!
