jDownloads module changes colors in core Joomla modules

[NJK]

After updating jDownloads from version 4.0.52 to 4.1.4 we discovered that jDownloads Latest module changes the text color in other modules (non-jD) on the same page, as well as jDownloads own Single Category menu item. It changes to a light blue color. This was ok in version 4.0. Tried other jD modules, and it's the same. Disabling the module "fixes" the error.

We see this on several sites. No big problem per se, but I don't like the fact that it's tampering with the layout of core Joomla and other third party modules.

Joomla Version: 5.4.6
PHP Version: 8.4
Cassiopeia template

[ColinM]

Hi
Hmm! Strange indeed - clearly should not happen.  Is it specific to the Latest module or do other jD Modules also cause the change? Also to help testing could you please advise a "typical" non jD module that suffers from the problem'
Thanks
ColinM

[NJK]

Hi Colin,

Yes, I have tested a couple of other jD modules, like jDownloads Top - same bug.

A typical module would be Joomla's core Menu Module, but I see now that it "infects" not only modules, but also articles on the same page as the jD module.

I have reproduced this on several dev sites, Joomla 5 and Joomla 6.

It should be very easy to reproduce:
1. Open a frontend page with an article or another module.
1. Create a jD module for that same page.
2. Check the page to see if the colors in the headings have changed.

PS. I did not receive your answer by mail, but I took a look in the forum and saw it. Are you having difficulties with the mail system?

Regards,
Frode

[ColinM]

Hi
Except when there is confidential info I always reply in the Forum as it may help others!
Best wishes
ColinM

[NJK]

Hi,

Yes, of course. But I have set to be notified by the forum's mailsystem, so I don't have to check this page all the time. But that doesn't seem to be working right now.

[Arno]

Hi.
Thanks again for the detailed report and clear reproduction steps.

We have prepared a pre-release 4.1.5 build and sent it to you via PM. 
This build includes a fix aimed at the module-related style side effects reported in this thread.

Please install the pre-release 4.1.5 package and test on the same pages where you observed the issue (jDownloads module + non-jD module/article on the same page).

After testing, please report back with:
1. Whether the color/style changes in non-jD content are gone.
2. Which jDownloads modules you tested (Latest, Top, etc.).
3. Joomla version, PHP version, and active template.
4. Whether you still see any related visual side effects.

Your feedback will help us confirm the fix before final release.

[NJK]

Hi Arno,

Thank you for the quick reply.

I installed the build:
1. Color changes are gone!
2. Tested Latest and Top.
3. Joomla 5.4.6, PHP 8.3 and 8.5. Cassiopeia template.
4. No.

So this is fixed. But I do see some other bugs with the modules, giving an Error 500 in some cases. Do you want a new report for that?

Regards,
Frode

[Arno]

Hi Frode,
thank you very much for your prompt reply. As we are unable to reproduce the issue on our test systems, a more detailed description of the Error 500 module would be very helpful.

[NJK]

Hi Arno,

Some more testing shows that the "other" error is only seen on one particular dev site. And it's only a 500 error when debugging is turned on. Our production sites, and the other dev sites are ok. So I think I'll give it a rest for now.

Thank you for the bug fix!

Regards,
Frode

[Arno]

OK. If you encounter any further issues, please post them in a new thread.
Thanks!