Please be advised that WordPress 4.8.2 is now available and we strongly recommend that you update all sites asap as this is a security release for all previous versions. The security issues addressed by the update affect version 4.8.1 and all earlier versions.
Please note that if you’re using wp.nyu.edu, the update will be handled by our vendor. Otherwise, WordPress can be updated via Dashboard, Updates, Update Now. Questions? Please call the NYU IT Service Desk.
For more information on the security issues addressed by this update, please see: https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-release/