WordPress has released version 7.0.4, which includes a fix for a security issue. Security updates like this patch vulnerabilities that could be exploited to compromise your website, so applying this update promptly helps keep your site and its visitors safe.
If you are responsible for managing your WordPress site, you can install the update directly from your site’s WordPress dashboard by navigating to the Updates section and selecting the option to update now. You can also download the new version directly from the official WordPress.org website if you prefer.
Source: WordPress.org Security Team — https://wordpress.org/news/2026/08/wordpress-7-0-4-release/
