Important WordPress security update: version 7.0.2
WordPress released version 7.0.2 on 17 July 2026. This is a security update which fixes one critical and one high-severity issue, so it is important that affected websites are updated promptly.
WordPress released version 7.0.2 on 17 July 2026. This is a security update which fixes one critical and one high-severity issue, so it is important that affected websites are updated promptly. You can find out more in our support article, Important WordPress Security Update: WP2Shell Vulnerability.
If you have an O’Brien Media website support agreement, we will have handled this update for you where sufficient support time remains on your account. WordPress has also enabled forced automatic updates for affected sites where this is supported.
You can check your remaining support time at any time by logging in to Client Connect and visiting the Support Usage page. If you are unsure whether your website is covered or would like us to check, please get in touch.
