Security
JL Content Fields Filter 4.0.0 adds Joomla 6 support
JL Content Fields Filter 4.0.0 is a major release of the free Joomla extension, adding full Joomla 6 compatibility while addressing five SQL injection issues and other security weaknesses. The update also replaces the administrator…
The release migrates the codebase to PSR-4, removes deprecated methods, and updates database interactions for current Joomla development practices. Compatibility fixes target PHP 8.2+ in addition to Joomla 6.
Security and administration changes
According to the release information, five SQL injections were fixed across multiple files. The update also adds XSS protection and improves CSRF token handling and permission checks.
The component’s administrator interface has been rebuilt around a modern JavaScript stack using Native Fetch and ES6+. Bootstrap 5 modal windows are also included. A new FilterfieldsField field provides real-time filter previews, while the interface adds full CRUD functionality, improved SEO features, and usability changes.
Module and plugin updates
The release improves slider behaviour and form resets, adds dynamic context detection for plugins, and optimises the filtering logic. JL Content Fields Filter filters Joomla category articles according to configured custom fields.
JL Content Fields Filter 4.0.0 is available from the extension’s project page.