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WordPress Automatic Background Updates

WordPress automatic background updates are a core feature that installs releases without an administrator starting them. Administrators should still verify the installed version, because an update can stall without anyone noticing.

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How to Block Web Access to wp-content/upgrade in WordPress

How to block wp-content/upgrade on nginx and Apache, test the rule and check logs, so WordPress core updates stop exposing a reachable staged install.

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