# Announcements **URL:** https://talk.openmrs.org/c/community/announcements/44.md [Latest](https://talk.openmrs.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openmrs.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openmrs.org/tags.md) --- ## [Congratulations to Members with new Dev Stage updates! 🎉🎊](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/congratulations-to-members-with-new-dev-stage-updates/49631)
**Author:** [@beryl](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/beryl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/congratulations-to-members-with-new-dev-stage-updates/49631 "2026-06-18T11:27:03Z")
We are so happy to announce the following dev stage upgrades! :clap: :mortar\_board: :partying\_face: @katoelvis: dev/2 @wedson: dev/2 @manojll: dev/3 @bawanthathilan: dev/3 @jayg:dev/2 Each of you are contributing suc… --- ## [Request for Proposal (RFP)/Quote: Web App and API Penetration Testing](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/request-for-proposal-rfp-quote-web-app-and-api-penetration-testing/41889)
**Author:** [@erica](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/erica)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/request-for-proposal-rfp-quote-web-app-and-api-penetration-testing/41889 "2024-02-29T07:37:49Z")
Hello! As many would know, OpenMRS is a globally utilized open-source software dedicated to managing medical records in low-resource settings. Our community Reference Application, known as the “RefApp,” is a crucial com… --- ## [Jetstream Downtime February 7th, 2023](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/jetstream-downtime-february-7th-2023/38498)
**Author:** [@ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ibacher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/jetstream-downtime-february-7th-2023/38498 "2023-02-06T20:42:30Z")
Hi everyone, Jetstream, the cloud service we use to host most of the OpenMRS servers, are performing maintenance tomorrow between 1 PM and 5 PM UTC. If you experience any issues accessing OpenMRS services, including Tal… --- ## [Critical Security Advisory: 2020-12-15](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-2020-12-15/31381)
**Author:** [@omrsadm](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/omrsadm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-2020-12-15/31381 "2020-12-16T00:26:39Z")
OpenMRS Critical Security Advisory Dear Community, Please be aware of the following critical security updates available for download from OpenMRS. Severity: Critical Exploit Authenticated users can leverage this vuln… --- ## [Critical Security Advisory CVE-2018-19276: 2019-02-04](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-cve-2018-19276-2019-02-04/21607)
**Author:** [@c.antwi](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/c.antwi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-cve-2018-19276-2019-02-04/21607 "2019-02-06T17:28:37Z")
\*\*Critical Security Advisory CVE-2018-19276: 2019-02-14 \*\* Severity: Critical Exploit: Insecure object deserialization allows Arbitrary Code Execution without needing to log in IP restrictions on Webservices module do… --- ## [Security Advisory: 2017-02-02](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/security-advisory-2017-02-02/9890)
**Author:** [@darius](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/darius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/security-advisory-2017-02-02/9890 "2017-02-02T20:44:10Z")
OpenMRS Security Advisory Severity: Low Exploit: allows anonymous users to see which module versions are installed This exploit does not directly allow any attacks. It gives an attacker additional information about av… --- ## [Platform 2.0 Released](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/platform-2-0-released/7470)
**Author:** [@maany](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/maany)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/platform-2-0-released/7470 "2016-08-01T07:36:28Z")
I'm really excited to announce the final release for Platform 2.0. This is the first release of the 2.x family and aligns us with the latest tech stack and modern web development standards. The milestones accomplishe… --- ## [OpenMRS Annual Report 2015](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-annual-report-2015/4850)
**Author:** [@terry](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/terry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-annual-report-2015/4850 "2016-02-25T20:06:56Z")
Dear fellow community members, We are pleased to publish our first OpenMRS Annual Report. A small group of volunteers has spent the last two months developing this report with input and feedback from many of you. This i… --- ## [Openmrs Platform 2.0.0-alpha released](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-platform-2-0-0-alpha-released/4487)
**Author:** [@maany](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/maany)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-platform-2-0-0-alpha-released/4487 "2016-01-28T20:02:41Z")
Hi I'm glad to announce that OpenMRS Platform 2.0.0-alpha has been released. It's the first version in the 2.x release-line and brags about its latest tech stack and foundations for a REST'ful architecture besides remova… --- ## [OpenMRS Security Advisories: 2015-11-30](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-security-advisories-2015-11-30/3868)
**Author:** [@wyclif](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/wyclif)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-security-advisories-2015-11-30/3868 "2015-12-02T18:42:56Z")
We've released new versions of OpenMRS Platform 1.11.x, the Serialization.Xstream module, and the Metadata Sharing module to address the security issues below: Affected: OpenMRS Core Severity: Major Exploit: Remote Cod… --- ## [Critical Security Advisory: 2015-11-25](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-2015-11-25/3824)
**Author:** [@darius](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/darius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-2015-11-25/3824 "2015-11-25T20:53:35Z")
OpenMRS Security Advisory Severity: Critical Exploit: allows Remote Code Execution and Directory Traversal without needing to log in What versions are affected Reporting module (all versions prior to 0.9.8.1) OpenMR… --- ## [Help Wanted: OpenMRS strategic objectives for 2016](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/help-wanted-openmrs-strategic-objectives-for-2016/3685)
**Author:** [@terry](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/terry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2015, 4:52pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/help-wanted-openmrs-strategic-objectives-for-2016/3685 "2015-11-11T16:52:07Z")
Recently, OpenMRS leaders worked together to identify and develop specific strategic objectives during the OpenMRS Camp leadership retreat. Participation by the OpenMRS Community is essential to the evaluation, developme… --- ## [OpenMRS Implementers: Your feedback, please!](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-implementers-your-feedback-please/3357)
**Author:** [@judy](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/judy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-implementers-your-feedback-please/3357 "2015-10-26T14:37:37Z")
Hi everyone, I am looking for your help to create a better implementation experience for OpenMRS people. The vision assumes that many people would like to see improvements responsive to your organization's needs as it … --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/3325)
**Author:** [@michael](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 5:46pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-the-announcements-category/3325 "2015-10-14T17:46:20Z")
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