A new security update for WordPress, version 7.0.4, has been released. This is a security-focused release that includes a fix for a known security issue, and the WordPress team recommends updating your WordPress-powered site as soon as possible to keep it protected.
You can complete the update directly through your site's WordPress Dashboard by navigating to the Updates section and clicking "Update Now." If you prefer, you can also download the new version from the official WordPress.org website to install manually.
Source: WordPress.org Security Team — https://wordpress.org/news/2026/08/wordpress-7-0-4-release/
