Software Versions and why they are important

PHP, Zen Cart, MySQL and JavaScript library versions

Half the battle of security is simply ensuring your software is up to date. Software is versioned so that you can tell at a glance if you are running the current release.

Zen Cart version

The version information for Zen Cart, PHP and MySQL article explains how to get to the Server/Version Info page. That page will allow you to determine your Zen Cart version.

If you are not running the current version, you should start planning your Zen Cart upgrade. An explanation of the importance of upgrading is provided in the article why should I upgrade?

PHP version

The version information for Zen Cart, PHP and MySQL article explains how to get to the Server/Version Info page. That page will allow you to determine your PHP version.

PHP’s Version Support Policy will tell you if your PHP version is still supported. Remember: old versions are not PCI compliant, and are not deemed “secure” if they are out of the maintenance period.

You will want to run the latest PHP version which is appropriate for your Zen Cart version. See Server Requirements for running Zen Cart.

MySQL version

The version information for Zen Cart, PHP and MySQL article explains how to get to the Server/Version Info page. That page will allow you to determine your MySQL version.

JavaScript library versions

JavaScript libraries such as jQuery are updated as issues are found. It’s best to use the most current version of each library you use.

The easiest way to check if your JavaScript libraries are up to date is to use the Google Lighthouse tool.

Libraries used by Zen Cart

You can find information about libraries used by Zen Cart (such as Bootstrap and jQuery) in the third party libraries documentation.



Still have questions? Use the Search box in the upper right, or try the full list of FAQs. If you can't find it there, head over to the Zen Cart support forum and ask there in the appropriate subforum. In your post, please include your Zen Cart and PHP versions, and a link to your site.

Is there an error or omission on this page? Please post to General Questions on the support forum. Or, if you'd like to open a pull request, just review the guidelines and get started. You can even PR right here.
Last modified August 18, 2024 by Scott Wilson (584044fa).