WordPress 7.1.3 Security Release: What It Fixes and How to Update Safely

WordPress 7.1.3 security release update screen showing seven security fixes

WordPress 7.1.3 is out, and you should install it today. The WordPress core team released it on October 6, 2026 as a maintenance and security release that patches seven vulnerabilities and fixes four bugs. The official announcement is direct: “Because…

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