" there aren't any current known vulnerabilities with the code that was 
removed." <-- then what's the big deal about? If there aren’t any 
vulnerabilities then what's the big fuss about and why was it removed?

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Mullenweg
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 5:54 PM
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Subject: Re: [wp-testers] About DB Backup

Conrad - Conrad_Vanl wrote:
> It seems like we're making a big deal about nothing. If there's a security 
> issue with the DB backup then remove it. If people want it they'll download 
> it. I've never even used the DB backup, I've always just used phpMyAdmin for 
> stuff like that ... it's easier (for me at least). 

The argument could be made that because of its reuse of existing WP functions 
and limited scope that the XML i/e provides more security.

But just to clarify, there aren't any current known vulnerabilities with the 
code that was removed.

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