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WordPress 7.0.1 Maintenance Release: Bug Fixes and Update Guide

August 25, 2026

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 7.0.4 Patched: Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Imagick

August 25, 2026

WordPress 7.0.4 is a critical security release addressing a Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw in the Imagick library. Authenticated users with Author+ privileges can exploit this vulnerability via malicious file uploads. Immediate updates are recommended for all sites using Ghostscript and Imagick.