WordPress 7.1.1 Maintenance and Security Release
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What happened
WordPress 7.1.1 security and maintenance release fixes 11 security issues plus 37 bugs (Core and Block Editor). All WordPress sites are affected; WordPress urges immediate updates.
What to do now
Update to 7.1.1 now: Dashboard > Updates, or download from WordPress.org. Test on staging where possible, then bulk-update all school sites; confirm host-managed auto-updates applied and recheck the advisory for CVE details.
Original source
AI-assisted analysis, sources cited. Verify with the vendor advisory before acting.