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Monday 2 November 2026

How to update WordPress to 7.1.4 and its 22 security fixes

WordPress 7.1.4 came out on 28 October with fixes for 22 security bugs, including a remote code flaw. Here's how to check your site and update it.

Grace Whitfield Monday 2 November 2026, open calendar5 min read

WordPress shows the 7.1.4 security release on its Updates screen. Screenshot: The Gold Standard

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If you run a WordPress site, there's a job for your Monday list. WordPress 7.1.4 came out on Wednesday 28 October, US time, and it fixes 22 security problems, including one that could let an attacker run their own code on your server while an update is happening.

The WordPress Updates screen on a test site running 7.1.3, with a blue button to update to version 7.1.4 — WordPress shows the 7.1.4 security release on its Updates screen. Screenshot: The Gold Standard

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