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6.2.14
RELEASE PATCH WordPress · released October 6, 2026 · covered October 6, 2026

WordPress 6.2.14 Released

WordPress 6.2.14 is now available as a routine maintenance release for sites running the 6.2 branch, recommending PHP 5.6.20 as a minimum.

6.2 branch maintenance release Recommended PHP 5.6.20
AI summary

WordPress 6.2.14 has been published as part of the ongoing maintenance of the 6.2 release branch. This update is relevant to site owners and developers who are still running WordPress 6.2.x and have not yet moved to a newer major version. The official release notes are brief, so this briefing reflects only what has been confirmed.

What's in this release

WordPress.org lists 6.2.14 as an available download in the 6.2 branch, with PHP 5.6.20 recommended as the minimum PHP version for compatibility. The source notes do not enumerate specific bug fixes or security patches, so this release should be treated as a routine maintenance build until further detail is published.

How to update

Most WordPress installations with automatic background updates enabled will receive maintenance releases like this one automatically, since WordPress core has shipped automatic updates for minor releases since version 3.7. Site owners managing updates manually can trigger the update from the Dashboard under Updates, or by downloading the 6.2.14 package directly from the WordPress.org releases page. As with any core update, taking a full backup beforehand remains good practice.

Why it matters for your stack

Staying current within your WordPress major branch helps ensure compatibility with the PHP version running on your server and keeps your installation aligned with the latest maintenance work from the core team. If your site is still on the 6.2 branch, confirming your server meets the recommended PHP 5.6.20 baseline (or ideally a more modern, actively supported PHP version) is a sensible check alongside applying this update.

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MED 5.7 WordPress 9 Oct WP Rocket: CVE-2026-97076 and CVE-2026-97075 Two vulnerabilities in the WP Rocket WordPress plugin allow (1) code-injection via an executable regular-expression error (CVE-2026-97076) and (2) missing authorization that permits incorrect access (CVE-2026-97075). Both are reported fixed at 3.23.5 in source data, but fix availability is inconsistent in the advisory metadata. [Sources: 4791, 32082, 4790, 32092] Read full report → MED 4.0 WordPress 9 Oct CVE-2026-101324 — Fluent Forms reflected XSS via {get.*} in Custom HTML fields Fluent Forms contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue where unauthenticated input via {get.*} SmartCodes in Custom HTML fields can inject script; the issue is addressed in 6.2.15. [CVE-2026-101324] Read full report → HIGH 7.0 WordPress 7 Oct Critical PHP Object Injection Vulnerability in The Events Calendar WordPress Plugin (CVE-2026-95606) A critical deserialization flaw (CVE-2026-95606, CVSS 9.8) in The Events Calendar WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to perform PHP object injection. No fixed version has been confirmed at the time of writing. Read full report →
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