WordPress Update 6.2.1 has been reported to cause sites to break, leading to potential downtime and issues for users. It is important for website owners to backup their sites before updating to avoid any potential problems.
WordPress 6.2.2 is now available to fix version 6.2.1.
Late on Friday, WordPress updated its software to fix the problematic security patch that was applied in version 6.2.1.
WordPress 6.2.2 is a fast response version that fixes a vulnerability fixed in 6.2.1 and addresses a regression in 6.2.1.
The WordPress 6.2.1 update was automatically applied to sites that allow for background updates because it was a security release (formally dubbed a maintenance & security release).
This workaround can be used by users who need to restore the functionality for shortcodes on templates and wish to stick with 6.2.1.
Rank Math was one of the prominent plugins that was impacted. After the 6.2.1 update, the breadcrumb functionality that was present on block themes stopped working.
Solutions were provided by others on the WordPress.org support forum regarding the problem. It could be beneficial to read the debate if your website is impacted.
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