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 [[release-notes-8.16.2]]
 == {es} version 8.16.2
 
+[IMPORTANT]
+====
+The 8.16.2 release contains a fix for a potential security vulnerability. See our https://discuss.elastic.co/c/announcements/security-announcements/31[security advisory] for more details.
+====
+
 Also see <<breaking-changes-8.16,Breaking changes in 8.16>>.
 
 [[bug-8.16.2]]