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Patching a Zero Day Exploit

On April 7th, we received reports from multiple users regarding a mod that was allegedly generating malicious code when run. We immediately investigated the mod in question, which contained heavily obfuscated code, and confirmed that it was creating malicious files outside of the Project Zomboid directory. ...

Stable(41.78.19) + UNSTABLE(42.16.3) Hotfixes Released

STABLE (41.78.19)

  • Security Vulnerability Update

UNSTABLE (42.16.3)

  • Fixed an exception in Server Browser
  • Security Vulnerability Update

As always, discussions regarding this update can be found pinned to the Project Zomboid Discussions Forums here.

42.16.2 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

GAMEPADS AND CONTROLS
  • Right-click no longer toggles forceAim conflicting with RMC menu. Now waits slightly longer before engaging, so that RMC menu doesn't pop up.

  • Gamepad interactions with UI and Vehicles.

    • Controller users can now move or perform actions while the inventory is open
    • Vehicle radial menu isn't being interrupted by the player aim anymore
    • Switching seats no longer makes the player exit the vehicle ...

42.16.1 UNSTABLE Hotfix Released

Just a heads-up: thanks for reporting the controller issues and bugs in the latest patch! We’ve logged them all and while we couldn't squeeze every fix in before the Easter holidays, they are already cooking and will be released as soon as possible!

FIXES

  • (Server Browser) IP Addresses now hidden by default. Toggle check-box to reveal
  • Fixed GameClientConcurrentModification Exception when remote players time out
  • Fixed Park Ranger's herbalist trait being a trait point exploit ...

Build 42.16.0 Unstable Released

As always it is recommended that you create a new save with no mods after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I subscribe to the Unstable beta branch?

  • Right-click PZ in your Steam library.
  • Select "Properties".
  • Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". IMPORTANT: B42.15 and earlier saves will not be compatible with B42.16+ builds. ...

Important Security Updates

On the 3rd of March we were made aware of a significant security vulnerability in the game thanks to a member of our modding community, copiumsawsed, who responsibly reported the issue to us. We immediately investigated the vulnerability, and were fortunately able to patch it on the main stable branch, and on the unstable branch that same day. We were however unable to patch every legacy version in that time frame, and rather than leave the vulnerability in place until we were able to patch every...