[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #48611: WordPress theme wanting to update but to older version 4.9.7

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#48611: WordPress theme wanting to update but to older version 4.9.7
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 Reporter:  kmjames                  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)             |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                   |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Upgrade/Install          |     Version:  5.2.4
 Severity:  normal                   |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  reporter-feedback close  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by dd32):

 The WordPress update check is supposed to use a "clean" `$wp_version` to
 avoid plugins that mess with the WordPress version number from causing
 problems like this.

 It looks like the site in question is now running WordPress 5.3.2, but
 still has a security/privacy plugin messing with the version data.

 @kmjames Is this still happening for you? Does it persist after
 deactivating your Security/Privacy plugins (temporarily, to find out if
 they're the cause) and visiting Dashboard -> Updates and clicking `Check
 Now`?

 IMHO: This is probably caused by a bad plugin, and there's not a lot
 WordPress can do to prevent things like that happening

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