This release fixes an issue in the calculation of hashes in database migrations, which could cause already executed migrations to be incorrectly marked as pending.
In addition, the built-in CAPTCHA script has been improved, and several issues in the back end as well as in connection with PHP 8.5 have been resolved. This release also addresses a problem where preview images were missing from search results.
Changelog of the fixed issues in Contao 5.3.44:
- #9200 Fix inconsistent hashes for schema changes (lukasbableck)
- #9182 Fix the tooltip flickering in the header bar (zoglo)
- #9168 Use `break-word` in listings (fritzmg)
- #9166 Improve the CAPTCHA script (ausi)
- #9121 Use the image UUID in search results (fritzmg)
- #9112 Fix the "Loading data …" box styling issues (fritzmg)
- #9089 Improve the `NewsFeedListenerTest` (fritzmg)
- #9090 Use `MockHttpClient` in `FactoryTest` (fritzmg)
- #9092 Fix a missing host in the `be_conflict` template (aschempp)
- #9059 Fix various PHP 8.5 issues (aschempp)
- #9061 Skip cron jobs in maintenance mode (again) (aschempp)
About Contao 5.3 LTS
The first stable version of Contao 5.3 has been released on February 16, 2024, replacing Contao 4.13 as the long term support version. As an LTS version, 5.3 will be provided with bug fixes until February 14, 2027 and security-related updates until February 14, 2028. Contao 5.7 has been the next LTS version of Contao and will be released in February 2026, ensuring a stress-free transition.
