3.8.7 pl 3 - security patch question

[m0rgulvale]

to clarify, the patch has 3 files under the 'install' directory.

do i just upload and overwrite the ones on the server?


for the 'includes' directory files i have overwritten the files on server, that part was clear

but want to verify what exactly need to do with 'install' directory files.


in the vb admin control panel nothing else needs to be done after overwriting thefiles?

thanks

[Trevor Hannant]

As per the announcement:

The standard upgrade process for a patch level release is:

1. Download the patch for the version of vBulletin you're currently running from https://members.vbulletin.com/patches.php.
2. Extract the vBulletin patch files from the zip file.
3. Upload the patch files to your server, overwriting the old files.

See also:

How To Patch Your Site

[creativepart]

Why are there files in the Install directory. After installing my VB files I rename or delete the install directory completely. So, how could uploading files to the install directory have any effect on my site's operation or security?