diff --git a/lib/core/optiondict.py b/lib/core/optiondict.py
index 472690076..d546469c5 100644
--- a/lib/core/optiondict.py
+++ b/lib/core/optiondict.py
@@ -201,6 +201,7 @@ optDict = {
         "trafficFile": "string",
         "answers": "string",
         "batch": "boolean",
+        "base64Parameter": "string",
         "binaryFields": "string",
         "charset": "string",
         "checkInternet": "boolean",
diff --git a/lib/core/settings.py b/lib/core/settings.py
index 32d05e916..e20b1e2df 100644
--- a/lib/core/settings.py
+++ b/lib/core/settings.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ from lib.core.enums import OS
 from thirdparty.six import unichr as _unichr
 
 # sqlmap version (<major>.<minor>.<month>.<monthly commit>)
-VERSION = "1.4.4.2"
+VERSION = "1.4.4.3"
 TYPE = "dev" if VERSION.count('.') > 2 and VERSION.split('.')[-1] != '0' else "stable"
 TYPE_COLORS = {"dev": 33, "stable": 90, "pip": 34}
 VERSION_STRING = "sqlmap/%s#%s" % ('.'.join(VERSION.split('.')[:-1]) if VERSION.count('.') > 2 and VERSION.split('.')[-1] == '0' else VERSION, TYPE)
diff --git a/lib/parse/cmdline.py b/lib/parse/cmdline.py
index 51460e840..fc4933d67 100644
--- a/lib/parse/cmdline.py
+++ b/lib/parse/cmdline.py
@@ -616,6 +616,9 @@ def cmdLineParser(argv=None):
         general.add_argument("--answers", dest="answers",
             help="Set predefined answers (e.g. \"quit=N,follow=N\")")
 
+        general.add_argument("--base64", dest="base64Parameter",
+            help="Parameter(s) containing Base64 encoded data")
+
         general.add_argument("--batch", dest="batch", action="store_true",
             help="Never ask for user input, use the default behavior")
 
@@ -746,9 +749,6 @@ def cmdLineParser(argv=None):
             help="Simple wizard interface for beginner users")
 
         # Hidden and/or experimental options
-        parser.add_argument("--base64", dest="base64Parameter",
-            help=SUPPRESS)  # "Parameter(s) containing Base64 encoded values"
-
         parser.add_argument("--crack", dest="hashFile",
             help=SUPPRESS)  # "Load and crack hashes from a file (standalone)"
 
diff --git a/sqlmap.conf b/sqlmap.conf
index e9e7d015c..cbef1f005 100644
--- a/sqlmap.conf
+++ b/sqlmap.conf
@@ -693,6 +693,9 @@ trafficFile =
 # Set predefined answers (e.g. "quit=N,follow=N").
 answers =
 
+# Parameter(s) containing Base64 encoded data
+base64Parameter =
+
 # Never ask for user input, use the default behaviour.
 # Valid: True or False
 batch = False