WordPress 7.1.4 Addresses RCE in Update Process and Multiple Stored XSS Vulnerabilities
The WordPress development team has released WordPress 7.1.4 to address multiple security vulnerabilities in the popular content management system. The security release was published on October 28, 2026, and users are advised to update without delay.
One critical flaw resides in the upgrade handling mechanism. Attackers could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code remotely while the update process is running.
Additional vulnerabilities include several instances of stored cross-site scripting (XSS). These flaws can be triggered by specially crafted block markup or by manipulating privacy data deletion requests in a particular manner.
No CVE identifiers were provided in the official announcement. The update is available directly from the WordPress project and is described as essential for maintaining site security.
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