WordPress Security Blog
Weekly vulnerability reports, security tips, and WordPress security news to keep your site safe.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: July 13 – July 20, 2026
110 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between July 13 – July 20, 2026. 7 critical, 23 high severity. 1 patched, 109 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: July 12 – July 19, 2026
103 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between July 12 – July 19, 2026. 8 critical, 26 high severity. 1 patched, 102 unpatched.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: July 11 – July 18, 2026
103 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between July 11 – July 18, 2026. 8 critical, 27 high severity. 1 patched, 102 unpatched.
WordPress 7.0.2 Release
WordPress 7.0.2 is now available. The 7.0.2 security release addresses one critical and one high severity security issue.
WordPress Vulnerability Report: July 10 – July 17, 2026
178 WordPress vulnerabilities disclosed between July 10 – July 17, 2026. 8 critical, 42 high severity. 1 patched, 177 unpatched.
Choosing a Secure WordPress Host: What Actually Matters
Your web host is the foundation your site's security is built on. Learn what separates a genuinely secure host from a cheap one, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
Website Security for Small Business Owners: A Plain-English Guide
You do not need to be technical to keep your business website safe. This plain-English guide explains why small businesses are targeted and the handful of habits that make the biggest difference.
How Website Security Quietly Shapes Your Google Rankings
Security and SEO are more connected than most people realize. Learn how HTTPS, a clean reputation, fast performance, and avoiding blocklists all influence where your site ranks in search.
Website Backups: The Safety Net Every WordPress Owner Needs but Few Get Right
A good backup can turn a disaster into a minor inconvenience. Learn why backups matter, the common mistakes that make them useless, and how to build a backup routine you can actually rely on.
Your WordPress Site Was Hacked: A Calm, Step-by-Step Recovery Plan
Finding out your site is hacked is stressful, but panic makes things worse. This plain-English recovery plan walks you through what to do first, how to clean up, and how to stay safe afterward.