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Confluence Data Center 9.2 is a Long Term Support release
This means we'll provide bug fix releases until 9.2 reaches end of life, to address critical security, stability, data integrity, and performance issues.

Long Term Support release roundup

It's been about 15 months since our last long-term support release, Confluence 8.5. In that time we've shipped a huge amount of Enterprise value, especially for Data Center. Check out these highlights:

For admins

Security and compliance
  • Better secrets management, encryption, and storage 8.6 8.7 9.1

  • Encrypted user directory server passwords 8.8

  • Tighten security with websudo allowlists 8.9

  • New default HTTP security headers 9.0

  • New health check for improved backup security 9.0

  • Site-wide password policy enforcement to enhance security 9.1

  • More secure login with two-step verification 9.1

Performance and scale
  • New REST APIs for easier content and permission management 8.8 9.0 9.1

  • New infrastructure metrics for in-product diagnostics 8.8

  • New health checks for Synchrony connectivity, mail error queue, and user directories in the ATST app 8.8

  • Support for OpenSearch as an alternative search platform 9.0

  • Retention rules performance and reliability improvements 9.1

Supported third-party platforms
  • Introduced support for Pgpool-II 8.7

  • Microsoft Entra ID integration can be used as a remote user directory 9.1

For end users

Browsing improvements
  • Dark theme is here! 9.0

  • Word count and estimated read time for pages and blogs 9.0

  • Support for languages and special characters in page URLs 9.1

 Editing improvements

  • Say more with image captions 8.6

  • A faster way to create text links 8.6

  • Paste without formatting using Ctrl+Shift+V 8.6

  • Use the forward slash command to add macros 8.6

  • Sort your tables in the editor 8.7

  • Delete multiple attachments at once 8.8

  • Resize images in a flash 8.9

  • Code Block macro enhancements 9.0

 Profile improvements

  • Customize your profile pic! 8.9

Accessibility improvements
  • More improvements for screen reader and keyboard users across Team Calendars, the space sidebar, the editor toolbar, and more 8.6 8.7 8.8

Check out the full list of fixed issues

All in all, we've resolved over 1400 issues since 8.5. For an overview of all the changes, check out the Confluence 9.2 Long Term Support Release Change Log

So what can you expect from Confluence 9.2? We've been focused on raising the already high bar we’ve set for quality, stability, security, and performance, and have tackled some particularly high-impact bugs to make sure Confluence 9.2 is the best it can be.

Performance benchmarking report

For: ADMINS 

We’re running comprehensive performance testing to compare our Long Term Support releases to see how the recent changes have affected Confluence, and to make sure we’re not introducing any performance regressions. Long Term Support releases are always a number of versions apart so changes in performance are much more visible than between smaller, feature releases.

Read the report to learn about the benefits of upgrading to 9.2. 

Confluence 9.2 Long Term Support release performance report

Refine your license limit health check alerts from the UI

For: ADMINS 

You can now configure your license limit health check directly from the UI. Change the percentage, or switch to a finite number of seats — you’re in control.

Beta available - Gadgets as a marketplace app

For: ADMINS END USERS

Gadgets were removed in Confluence 9.0, and we are bringing it back to re-enable integration between Confluence and Jira. This functionality will be available in a marketplace app soon.

App available in beta

We’ve made the beta version of the External gadgets for Confluence app available for testing and feedback. The app is still under development and its functionality may be limited.

Download and install the app for testing

If you try the new app, share your comments in the ticket linked above.

Storage Format Source Editor app for Confluence (previously Source Editor)

For: ADMINS 

The Source Editor app is now called the Storage Format Source Editor app, and it's compatible with Confluence Data Center.

Administrators are only recommended to use this app in troubleshooting and technical support scenarios. This app is not intended for regular, day-to-day use.

Read about Storage Format Source Editor for Confluence

Resolved issues

For full details of bugs fixed and suggestions resolved, head to our public issues tracker on Jira.

Issues resolved in 9.2.1

Released on 03 February 2025

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Issues resolved in 9.2.0

Released on 10 December 2024

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Bug CONFSERVER-98637 NativePRNG Blocking Issue can lead to Performance Problems & Outages Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-98215 Due date shows one day behind in confluence when timezone is set to PST timezone Closed
Public Security Vulnerability CONFSERVER-98842 IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference) org.springframework:spring-webmvc Dependency in Confluence Data Center and Server Published
Public Security Vulnerability CONFSERVER-98713 com.hazelcast:hazelcast Dependency in Confluence Data Center and Server Published
Public Security Vulnerability CONFSERVER-98680 org.apache.commons:commons-compress Dependency in Confluence Data Center and Server Published
Bug CONFSERVER-98564 CVE-2024-38819: Path traversal vulnerability in org.springframework:spring-webmvc used by Confluence Data Center Closed
Public Security Vulnerability CONFSERVER-98301 Prototype Pollution json5 Dependency in Confluence Data Center Published
Public Security Vulnerability CONFSERVER-98300 DoS (Denial of Service) minimatch Dependency in Confluence Data Center Published
Bug CONFSERVER-97957 Document/PDF file containing Web URL doesn't get render as HyperLink in preview mode of the file on Confluence Page. Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-93635 Confluence is throwing error about CSSParser in the logs while sharing a page Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-26381 JIRA Issues macro does not show time portion for JIRA custom datetime fields Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-98372 When space has non-standard permissions in the db get space permission REST api fails with 500 Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-98314 Saving the Status macro by using the 'Enter' button makes the macro disappear in Firefox Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-96641 Rate limiting administration screen has insufficient contrast in the dark theme Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-95910 New Local backups security Health Check is throwing NullPointerException Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-60870 Jira Issue Macro return Data cannot be retrieved due to an unexpected error if the Columns to Display include Team field Closed
Bug CONFSERVER-58900 To Display all Space Administrators on Space Tools can bring Confluence down Closed
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Before you upgrade, check out the Confluence 9.2 upgrade notes for important changes in this release, then follow the usual upgrade instructions to upgrade your site.

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Credits

Our wonderful customers... 

You play an important role in making Confluence better. Thanks to everyone who participated in interviews with us, made suggestions, voted, and reported bugs!

Last modified on Jan 9, 2025

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