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1. CasualNerd
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   My wordpress blog was hacked (server level hacked, files tampered with) and I need to replace all the files to restore the blog.

   How can I discover which version I need to download without being able to view the blog (index files were removed, including from the admin area)

   OR: should I try to upgrade instead ?

2. songdogtech
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I think a simple upgrade to 2.8.5 would be easier than figuring out which files to replace in the old install. Don't overwrite wp-content and so you''ll keep your theme. You might also need How to Completely Clean a Hacked WordPress Install.

3. whooami
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   if you dont know what version you started with "a simple upgrade" may not be that simple.

   whats inside wp-includes/version.php ?

4. songdogtech
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   My bad; they should know which version they run now before replacing/upgrading....

5. CasualNerd
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Looks like it's running 2.8.4, which would be close enough to do a quick file delete / replace and database update ?

6. alism
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Yes.

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