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WordPress 7.1.4 patches 22 security flaws including active RCE exploit

The open-source platform released an emergency update fixing multiple vulnerabilities, at least one under active attack.

newest coverage 10d agosummary written 11d ago20 pieces47 likes & upvotes2 comments MastodonGoogle NewsXNewswiresReddit

What to know

  • WordPress released version 7.1.4 addressing 22 security flaws, including an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability reportedly under active attack.
  • The update is available immediately via WordPress.org, the Dashboard, and automatic background updates for compatible installations.
  • Security patches have been backported to all supported branches through version 4.7, though only the latest version receives active support.
  • The next major release, WordPress 7.2, is scheduled for December 8, 2026.

“Only the most recent version of WordPress is actively supported.”

WordPress security team, Official guidance · WordPress.org ↗

Aaron Jorbin WordPress 7.1.4 release leadNik Tsekouras WordPress 7.1.4 release leadWordPress Foundation Maintainer of open-source platform

WordPress 7.1.4 patches 22 security flaws including active RCE exploit
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  1. 3

    Community shares the security update notice

    A Mastodon account shared the WordPress 7.1.4 announcement with followers, drawing attention to the bundle of security fixes.

    • campuscodi@mastodon.social

      WordPress has a security update out with a bunch of fixes https:// wordpress.org/news/2026/10/wor dpress-7-1-4/

      campuscodi@mastodon.socialMastodon13d ago6▲view on Mastodon ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 3 posts in this stretch
    • BleepingComputer@infosec.exchange

      The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned federal agencies that attackers have started exploiting a recently patched high-severity WordPress vulnerability in the wild. https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/cisa-flags-wordpress-rce-flaw-as-actively-exploited-in-attacks/

      BleepingComputer@infosec.exchangeMastodon7d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • TheAlexHernandez@techhub.social

      A newly disclosed remote code execution flaw in WordPress triggered an immediate wave of bot scanning. Here’s what happened, what’s vulnerable, and why you need to patch now. # technews Read more on Techaeris: https:// techaeris.com/2026/10/30/wordp ress-rce-flaw-nearly-63000-attacks/

      TheAlexHernandez@techhub.socialMastodon12d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
  2. 2

    Security outlets detail 22 flaws fixed, including active RCE attack

    Coverage from CyberSecurityNews and GBHackers News identified that WordPress 7.1.4 fixes 22 security vulnerabilities, including an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability reported to be under active attack. Additional reports reference RCE and admin account compromise risks.

    1. 3 outlets WordPress 7.1.4 Fixes 22 Security Vulnerabilities, Including RCE Flaw Under Active Attack

      first by GBHackers News, 14d ago · also CyberSecurityNews, Daily Kos

      2 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet WordPress 7.1.4 Fixes Remote Code Execution Flaw and Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities

      first by Windows Report, 14d ago

    1 more claim →
  3. 1

    WordPress releases version 7.1.4 security update

    WordPress released version 7.1.4, a short-cycle security release addressing multiple vulnerabilities. The update is available via WordPress.org or the Dashboard, with automatic background updates available for compatible sites. The release was led by Aaron Jorbin and Nik Tsekouras.

    “Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately.”
    — WordPress security team

    1. 1 outlet first by Search Engine Journal, 14d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet WordPress 7.1.4

      first by Mastodon, 14d ago

    • 🚨 BREAKING: WordPress just patched 22 security vulnerabilities, including a flaw that could allow REMOTE CODE EXECUTION. WordPress 7.1.4 was released TODAY, and administrators are being urged to update immediately. Here’s what was discovered: → Remote Code Execution (RCE): A

      @markgadalaX14d ago27▲view on X ↗

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