# RapidWeaver Elements 3.1.3 (24698) Now Available (Security Update) **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [October 23, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933 "2026-10-23T14:22:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/1 "2026-10-23T14:22:28Z")
Hey Weavers, We’ve got another great Elements update to share with you, this new build updates the local preview server with the latest PHP security update, and adds a whole host of fixes and improvements to Elements and the included components. ### An important security update for RapidWeaver Elements We’ve updated the PHP bundled with RapidWeaver Elements to version 8.4.27 following the disclosure of two [critical security vulnerabilities in PHP](https://www.php.net/index.php#2026-10-21-5). Elements uses its bundled PHP to preview websites on your Mac, including pages that use contact forms and other PHP features. This update brings those previews onto the patched version. ### What do you need to do? Install the Elements update containing PHP 8.4.27. You don’t need to install PHP separately or republish your website for this fix. ### What about your published website? Your hosting server runs its own copy of PHP, which needs updating separately. If your website uses PHP for contact forms, a CMS, or third-party add-ons ask your hosting provider to confirm they’ve applied the fixes for CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619. **No action is required from Realmac/Elements Hosting customers.** All necessary updates have been handled automatically as part of our managed hosting service. [Read the full announcement](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/php-security-update-all-realmac-hosting-servers-patched/57922). Updating Elements protects its bundled preview runtime; your hosting provider’s update addresses PHP on your live website. ### What’s New in Elements 3.1.3? - Updated the bundled PHP 8 runtime to version 8.4.27. - Add Claude Haiku 5.5 in the assistant model picker. - Update Forms API to address reported security issues. - Add support and fix playback for local MP4 videos in Gallery, Lightbox, and Video. - Lightbox media now pauses automatically when navigating, closing, or controlling it from the component root. - Fixed the lightbox close button visibility on mobile. - Added support for creating and reviewing LLM descriptions for Template Dev Packs - Converting pages to and from globals behaves correctly with undo and redo. - Nested global items remain linked correctly when using undo or redo. - Undoing a re-done conversion now removes incorrect links between page nodes. - Collections editing is safer and stays in sync with the outline and editor. - The editor’s collections list now matches the objects shown in the outline. - Inspector group titles now display with the correct styling. - Label colours in the inspector now remain consistent. - Theme Studio gives you better control over font resources. - You can now delete a font even when it is covered by the drop overlay. - Automatic update checks now fully respect your preference. - Numerous Gallery and Lightbox Component improvements. - Stop autoplay after the user interacts with the Content Slider. - Add an option to place navigation arrows below the Content Slider. - Improve Content Slider responsiveness and edit mode. - Fix Load More CMS failures and empty renders caused by UTF‑8 decoding. - Speed up CMS scans that already skip Markdown and defer Markdown conversion until render time. - Resolve CMS online editor mode from front matter, folder settings, and \_editor.json for more predictable behaviour. - Edit site‑data files in a structured fields form instead of a rich‑text editor. ## Get the Update Elements should prompt you to update when it is running. You can also use **Elements → Check for Updates…**. ## Download Elements Already have an Elements licence? [Download the latest version of Elements here](https://realmacsoftware.com/download/elements/). Elements requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. ## Better Hosting for your Website? Our Hosting service gives you a simple way to publish and manage your website. [Learn more about our Hosting service](https://elementshosting.io). ## Need a Licence for Elements? New to Elements? Visit [Realmac Software](https://realmacsoftware.com/elements) to learn more and purchase a licence from the Store. Cheers, Dan & Team Elements ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/2 "2026-10-23T14:31:38Z")
Updates for RWC, Squash, Elements, Q in this Forum … are you guys working 24/7? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/3 "2026-10-23T14:33:39Z")
Haha, yeah pretty much! We love what we do 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/4 "2026-10-23T15:46:32Z")
Been checking… hasn’t shown up yet… might want to take a look… ---
**Author:** ![TomM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tomm/32/265_2.png) [@TomM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TomM)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/5 "2026-10-23T15:48:35Z")
Hmmmm… not seeing it. Edit: Got it now. ---
**Author:** ![AndyG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f8ce5/32.png) [@AndyG](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/AndyG)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/6 "2026-10-23T15:56:25Z")
You have fixed the Text component custom shadow issue I reported too (not listed above…). It now behaves much more like the custom shadow creator in the Theme Studio with the added bonus of live update in the edit view:-) However, there are still a couple of minor differences - the live shadow behind the control is still based on black, not the shadow colour selected, and the labels for the X and Y fields are still hidden behind the control. Good work though - it is at least now usable! ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/7 "2026-10-23T15:58:06Z")
I got 3.1.3 (24707) not (24698) … ![Skärmavbild 2026-10-23 kl. 17.55.49](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/e/a/ea72980ec878a92c8d5d20184380c16d20df4d60.png) And the above download link goes to 3.1.2 @dan ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/8 "2026-10-23T16:19:07Z")
Update should be live now, sorry for the delay! ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/9 "2026-10-23T16:21:15Z")
It’s been live for a while. I had no problem updating to 3.1.3 (24707) in Elements. ---
**Author:** ![akwarner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2bfe46/32.png) [@akwarner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/akwarner)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/10 "2026-10-23T16:59:30Z")
I’ve tried multiple times and I keep getting 3.1.2. I am in the U.S. if that makes a difference. Thankis. A. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/11 "2026-10-23T17:01:34Z")
Yes 👍 🙂 lol 😂 me too - keep trying - not happening yet… ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/12 "2026-10-23T17:25:19Z")
Do it in the app. The link above is wrong. @akwarner ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/13 "2026-10-23T17:48:07Z")
We’re looking into the update issue now. In the meantime, here’s the direct download link to 3.1.3: [https://dl.devant.io/v1/38920638-e136-450b-a83f-5c0728a3bbc0/24707/Elements.zip](https://dl.devant.io/v1/38920638-e136-450b-a83f-5c0728a3bbc0/24707/Elements.zip) ---
**Author:** ![irishchristo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/irishchristo/32/37418_2.png) [@irishchristo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/irishchristo)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/14 "2026-10-23T18:17:02Z")
Thanks for the quick reaction Christo, ---
**Author:** ![akwarner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2bfe46/32.png) [@akwarner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/akwarner)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/15 "2026-10-23T19:54:32Z")
Thank you. I have 3.1.3 now. Much appreciated. A. ---
**Author:** ![ken825](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9c0ed/32.png) [@ken825](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ken825)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-3-1-3-24698-now-available-security-update/57933/16 "2026-10-24T00:30:38Z")
I just updated to 3.13 and now I see nothing but gray in the editor window. How can I fix this? Thank you.