This update is a security fix which is a must upgrade.
Unfortunately, I missed some places when fixing the privilege escalation issues for 2.8.1. Luckily, the entire WordPress community has our backs. Several folks in the community dug deeper and discovered areas that were overlooked. With their help, the remaining issues are fixed in 2.8.3. Since this is a security release, upgrading is highly recommended. Download 2.8.3, or upgrade automatically from your admin.
Its very important that you keep your Wordpress installation secure. Its very easy to upgrade your installation if you are using the automatic upgrade feature
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