A critical issue that has been identified in WooCommerce version 8.0. As a result, we are releasing an update to 8.0 to ensure the stability and reliability of your WooCommerce-powered websites. Please read this advisory carefully for more information on how this affects you and the necessary steps to take.
Issue Description:
A bug affecting WooCommerce version 8.0 has been reported, impacting certain critical functionalities like the Onboarding Wizard (OBW) and Payments Menu. This bug arises from a protocol switch and could result in unexpected errors, including 404s on the status page.
Version Update:
To address this issue, we are releasing 8.0.1.
Affected Versions:
- WooCommerce 8.0.0
Steps to Check if You’re Affected:
- Check your WooCommerce version: Verify whether your website is running WooCommerce 8.0.0.
- Test critical functionalities: If you’re using the Onboarding Wizard or the Payments Menu, test these features thoroughly to ensure they are working as expected.
- Monitor for errors: Keep an eye out for any unexpected errors or 404s on the status page.
Next Steps:
- Upgrade to Version 8.0.1: If you’re currently using WooCommerce 8.0.0, it is recommended to upgrade to version 8.0.1.
- Stay Informed: Follow our blog and Community Slack or updates on the resolution of this bug.
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