[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16778: wordpress is leaking user/blog information during wp_version_check()

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#16778: wordpress is leaking user/blog information during wp_version_check()
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 Reporter:  investici       |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Administration  |     Version:
 Severity:  minor           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  legal           |
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Comment (by toscho):

 Replying to [comment:20 investici]:

 > whether this bug is fixed by that patch is debatable though, we'd much
 prefer having the users opt-in before leaking so much information or at
 least make the users/admins aware of the fact (and the reason why?) that
 information not related to check for updates is sent while checking for
 updates.

 I agree, opt-in via `wp-admin/options-privacy.php` would be much better.
 But seeing how strongly some people are against more privacy I thought my
 patch could be a first compromise. Not good enough – but better than
 nothing.

 I would write a patch for a user controlled opt-in per backend if we find
 a consensus.

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Ticket URL: <http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/16778#comment:21>
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