New WordPress update fixes security issues

WordPress has just announced WordPress 3.1.4, which includes a maintenance and security update for all previous versions.

WordPress says the new release incorporates several security fixes and hardening measures, particularly addressing one issue that could allow a malicious Editor-level user to gain further access to the site. Credit to WordPress developers Alexander Concha and Jon Cave who worked on the update.

Download WordPress 3.1.4 here or update immediately from the Dashboard → Updates menu in your site’s admin area. Check out the Change Log for more details.