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WordPress 7.0.1 is now available as a short-cycle maintenance release. This update addresses 31 bugs across Core and the Block Editor, including issues in the admin UI and media handling. The article covers how to apply the update and notes the upcoming 7.1 release.
WordPress 7.0.2 is a security release addressing one critical and one high-severity vulnerability. The update fixes a Remote Code Execution flaw in the REST API batch-route and a facilitated SQL injection issue. WordPress.org has enabled forced auto-updates for affected sites.
WordPress 7.1, code-named “Mary Lou,” introduces a dedicated media editor, responsive styling tools, and improved accessibility features.
WordPress 7.0, named after Louis Armstrong, introduces a core AI client, a modernized dashboard with a command palette, and new blocks for developers and designers.