age | v1.2.1

age v1.2.1 released on 18-12-2024


age v1.2.1 is out now. This release addresses a critical security vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary binaries under specific conditions.

Read the full notes and downloads on the release page below.

What’s in this release

  • Fixes a critical security vulnerability that mitigates the risk of arbitrary binary execution.
  • Enforces new naming conventions for plugin names, allowing only alphanumeric characters and a limited set of special characters.
  • Acknowledges the contribution of a user for reporting the issue.

Upgrade notes

  • Ensure to review the new naming conventions to avoid compatibility issues.

We welcome your comments and feedback on this release.

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