Podcast E118: WordPress 6.9 Release Squad, Vulnerabilities Patched in LifterLMS, Dokan Pro, CF 7

This week, we spotlight the newly announced WordPress 6.9 release squad, updates on the WordPress Credits Program, and accessibility team elections. On the security front, major vulnerabilities were patched in LifterLMS, Redirection for Contact Form 7, and Dokan Pro, while GoDaddy researchers exposed a malicious plugin campaign. WooCommerce 10.1.1 improves checkout and shipping flows, and in broader tech news, Google launched Asset Studio, Ahrefs rolled out a new traffic tracker, and OpenAI expanded integrations. The community also celebrates new partnerships, leadership changes, and fresh projects like AskaiWP, DBlocks CodePro, and the WordPress Book Club.Sponsored by:🔹 Kinsta – Enterprise-grade managed WordPress hosting with speed and security built in🔹 20i – Autoscaling WordPress hosting with high-frequency CPUs and powerful built-in tools🔹 WP Job Openings – The simplest way to create a career page and start accepting applications🎧 Tune in for the latest WordPress news, updates, and community highlights!