Name: Does WordPress Version Really Matter For Security? (2026/670)
Uploaded: 2026-01-22T21:00:00+00:00
Duration: 16 min 26 s
Description: Is your WordPress version actually irrelevant for security? One commenter claimed plugins are the only real concern, and the data partly supports this: 96% of vulnerabilities in 2024 came from plugins

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Is your WordPress version actually irrelevant for security? One commenter claimed plugins are the only real concern, and the data partly supports this: 96% of vulnerabilities in 2024 came from plugins. But partly right isn't the same as completely safe.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Why 96% of vulnerabilities coming from plugins doesn't mean core updates are irrelevant

📌 The structural differences between WordPress core security and plugin development oversight

🛡️ How security patches create a roadmap for attackers targeting unpatched sites

🔗 The business risks beyond hacking: insurance, compliance, and notification obligations

Keeping WordPress updated isn't just about preventing attacks. It's about protecting your business from consequences you might not have considered.

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