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title: Check WordPress core updates
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/security-tests/check-wp-core-updates/
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This test fails when WordPress core is behind the latest available release. Outdated core often includes known, publicly documented vulnerabilities.

To update:

1. Back up the site.
2. Go to **Dashboard → Updates**.
3. Update WordPress core when an update is listed.

For minor security releases, many sites enable automatic updates. See [Auto core updates](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/security-tests/auto-core-updates/).

Hiding the WordPress version ([Hide WP Version](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/security-fixes/hide-wp-version/)) does not replace keeping core updated.