WordPress 7.1.4

This security release features fixes for multiple issues. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 7.1.4 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress Dashboard, click “Updates”, and then click “Update Now”. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update process will … Read more

WordPress 7.2 Beta 2 

WordPress 7.2 Beta 2 is ready for download and testing!  This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.2 Beta … Read more

Introducing the Wordfence Threat Response Team: A New Way to Report Active Threats in the WordPress Ecosystem

When a new threat to WordPress sites emerges, the first hours matter most. Today we’re introducing the Wordfence Threat Response Team, led by Alex Thomas and made up of some of our most experienced researchers and threat analysts. It’s a small, hands-on team focused on turning rapidly emerging threats into protection for Wordfence users and … Read more

Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (October 12, 2026 to October 18, 2026)

Last week, there were 497 vulnerabilities disclosed in 327 WordPress Plugins and 23 WordPress Themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 218 Vulnerability Researchers that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not affected. Our mission with … Read more