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WordPress 7.1.3 Security Update: What Each Fix Means and How to Update Safely (2026)

WordPress 7.1.3 security update guide — shield guarding a WordPress admin screen

WordPress 7.1.3 was released on October 6, 2026, and it is a security release. Seven security fixes and four bug fixes, and the official line is the one you should take at face value: “update your sites immediately.” This is the third security release on the 7.1 branch in under three weeks — 7.1.1 on … Read more