The WordPress project has released WordPress 7.1.4 to fix several vulnerabilities in WordPress core. All websites hosted with IONOS have been protected against known exploit attempts by our security systems (WAF and Webshield) from minute one.
Managed WordPress Hosting: We are automatically applying the update to your site to ensure complete security. No action is needed.
Self-Managed WordPress (Webhosting, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated Server): Please ensure you update your site to version 7.1.4 as soon as possible. Step-by-step guidance is available in our https://www.ionos.ca/help/index.php?id=29698
Service Impact: Website availability is completely unaffected by this update process.
Posted Oct 28, 2026 - 18:39 EDT
This incident affects: Server & Cloud (Dedicated Server, Cloud Server, Virtual Server, VPS) and Hosting (Web Hosting, Wordpress Hosting, Wordpress Pro).