IPFire has released its latest Core Update, 2.29 - Core Update 205 (CU205), for public testing, featuring a significant overhaul of its translation system and important security fixes. The update replaces the old localization system with GNU gettext and Weblate, allowing for improved translation consistency and community contributions in multiple languages. Notably, CU205 addresses two critical command-injection vulnerabilities in the WIO add-on and introduces various security improvements, such as restricting the web UI from launching a shell. Additionally, the update includes architectural enhancements, support for the LoongArch architecture, and encourages users to test the update on a throwaway system and report any bugs before it becomes stable

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 205 Now Available for Testing

IPFire has opened its latest Core Update, 2.29 - Core Update 205 (CU205), to public testing. The release swaps IPFire's home-grown translation system for GNU gettext and Weblate, letting administrators work in their native language. It also closes a run of security holes, most urgently two command-injection flaws in the WIO add-on that the team wants users to patch immediately. The team is asking anyone running the firewall to install it on a throwaway system, report bugs, and consider sponsoring the independent project before CU205 ships to stable.

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 205 Now Available for Testing @ Linux Compatible