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WordPress Security Update 7.1.4: Important Information About Your IONOS Contract

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Applies to all IONOS WordPress versions

WordPress 7.1.4 was released on October 28, 2026. The update addresses several vulnerabilities in the WordPress core. All WordPress versions from 4.7 through 7.1.3 are affected. Thanks to our close collaboration with the WordPress security community, we were notified early on. All websites hosted at IONOS were already protected against known attack attempts before the vulnerabilities became public knowledge.

Note

The following information is primarily intended for IONOS customers who use self-managed WordPress installations. Customers who use WordPress hosting with automatic updates do not need to take any action. IONOS updates WordPress for you.

Do I need to do anything?

If you are using a self-hosted WordPress installation in combination with a web hosting package, you need to take action. This also applies if you have installed WordPress on one of the following server products:

  • Cloud Server
  • VPS
  • VPS+
  • Dedicated Server
  • Bare Metal Server

Update your WordPress version to 7.1.4 to fix the vulnerabilities.

If you do not use WordPress, you do not need to take any action.

Update WordPress Version

Note

Security updates within a version line are designed for compatibility. As with any update, however, we recommend that you back up your data beforehand.

Enable the Automatic Update Feature

To enable the automatic update feature for WordPress Hosting and Managed WordPress Hosting, follow these steps:

  • Log in to your IONOS account.
  • In the title bar, click Menu > Web Projects. An overview of your web projects will be displayed.
  • Click the Settings below the domain name.
  • In the Project Settings , select the "Update All Automatically"
    .Optional: Use the shortcut Edit Settings to select specific update items.
Update via the WordPress Dashboard
  • Log in to the admin area of your WordPress website.
  • In the menu, click Dashboard > Updates.
  • Click Update Now. Depending on your WordPress version, the button may also be labeled Update to Version 7.1.4.
Updating WordPress with WP-CLI

You can use WP-CLI to update WordPress via the command line. This method is intended for experienced users.

  • Open your server’s command line in the WordPress installation directory.

  • Enter the following command to update WordPress:

    wp core update

Check WordPress Version

To verify that your website includes the updates, check the installed version.

  • Log in to the admin area of your WordPress website.
  • Go to Dashboard > At a Glance. Alternatively, check the version number in the lower-right corner of every page in the admin area.

Your website includes the fixes if it says Version 7.1.4 there. Separate security releases are available for older version branches, such as 7.0.8, 6.9.11, or 6.8.12.

Attention

WordPress 4.6 and older versions no longer receive security updates. Please update these websites to version 7.1.4.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my website secure?

Our security systems protect all websites hosted at IONOS from known attack attempts before the vulnerabilities become public. However, please update self-managed WordPress websites yourself, as only the update itself fixes the security vulnerabilities.

I have automatic updates enabled in WordPress. Do I need to do anything?

Check to see if your website shows version 7.1.4. If a different version is displayed, update the website manually.

Why should I update if you’re blocking attacks?

Our protection rules block known attack patterns. Only the update itself closes the security vulnerabilities in WordPress.

I have WordPress hosting and other contracts. What does this mean for me?

IONOS automatically updates WordPress for WordPress hosting. Update WordPress websites in your other hosting and server contracts yourself.

Will the update affect my website?

Security updates within the same version line are designed for compatibility. As with any update, be sure to create a backup beforehand.

I need help.

If you have any questions, please contact IONOS customer service

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