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Monthly Patch Briefing

October 2026

76 updates released this month .

Updates, page 3

Updates, page 3:
  • Office Online Server OOS Office Online Server Security update
    Updated
    KB5002928

    Excel remote code execution vulnerabilities addressed before support ends

    Addresses 44 vulnerabilities, including 13 critical Excel remote code execution vulnerabilities. Updates for all Office Online Server editions end December 31, 2026.

    Build 16.0.10417.20228
    Security 44 CVEs 13 critical
    Replaced by KB5002946 →
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8.1
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 26H2 Security update
    KB5127694

    Critical AD FS spoofing flaw and .NET security bypass addressed

    The update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including a critical AD FS spoofing flaw and a publicly disclosed .NET security-feature bypass. It applies to .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 on Windows 11, version 26H2.

    Builds 4.8.10008.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8.1
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 26H1 Security update
    KB5127691

    Critical AD FS spoofing flaw and public .NET bypass fixed

    Fixes 20 security flaws, including a Critical AD FS spoofing flaw and a publicly disclosed .NET Framework flaw that bypasses a security feature. Restart if affected files are in use.

    Build 4.8.9363.0
    Security 20 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8.1
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2 · Windows Server 2025 Security update
    KB5127690

    Fixes 21 vulnerabilities (1 critical)

    Addresses a critical spoofing flaw and other security risks in .NET Framework. It covers 21 vulnerabilities, including one that was publicly disclosed.

    Builds 4.8.9363.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8.1
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 11 23H2 Security update
    KB5127692

    Critical spoofing flaw and disclosed security bypass addressed

    The update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including one critical flaw and a publicly disclosed security bypass. It also updates .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1.

    Builds 4.8.9363.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8.1
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows 10 21H2, 22H2 Security update
    KB5127689

    AD FS spoofing flaw and disclosed security bypass addressed

    Addresses 21 vulnerabilities. One is a critical AD FS spoofing flaw; another is a publicly disclosed .NET Framework security bypass.

    Builds 4.8.9363.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8.1
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8.1 for Windows Server 2022 Security update
    KB5127693

    Spoofing flaw fixed alongside a security bypass

    The update fixes 21 flaws: 1 Critical, 18 Important, and 2 Unrated. They include spoofing flaw CVE-2026-96222 and publicly disclosed CVE-2026-108398, a security feature bypass.

    Builds 4.8.9363.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 21H2, 22H2 Security update
    Updated
    KB5127683

    Critical .NET spoofing flaw addressed

    CVE-2026-96222 is a critical .NET Framework spoofing flaw addressed by this update. It also addresses the publicly disclosed security-feature bypass CVE-2026-108398.

    Builds 4.8.4811.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows Server 2022 Security update
    KB5127687

    Remote-code and security-bypass flaws are addressed

    Addresses .NET Framework security flaws, including risks that could let attackers run code or bypass a security feature. It covers Windows Server 2022 systems with .NET Framework 3.5 or 4.8 installed.

    Builds 4.8.4811.0 2.0.50727.9188
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.8
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.8 for Windows 10 1809 · Windows Server 2019 Security update
    KB5127685

    Closes a critical spoofing flaw and a disclosed security bypass

    Fixes 21 security flaws, including a critical spoofing flaw and a publicly disclosed .NET Framework security bypass. It applies to Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019.

    Builds 4.8.4811.0 2.0.50727.9073
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 4.8
    .NET Framework 4.8 .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows 10 1607 · Windows Server 2016 Security update
    KB5127684

    Critical spoofing flaw among 20 vulnerabilities fixed

    Fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including one critical spoofing flaw and a publicly disclosed security-feature bypass. It applies to .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016.

    Build 4.8.4811.0
    Security 20 CVEs 1 critical
  • .NET Framework · 3.5, 4.7.2
    .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.7.2 .NET Framework 3.5 / 4.7.2 for Windows 10 1809 · Windows Server 2019 Security update
    KB5127666

    Publicly disclosed .NET security bypass addressed

    The update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including one critical flaw. CVE-2026-108398 could bypass a .NET Framework security protection and was publicly disclosed.

    Builds 4.7.4150.0 2.0.50727.9073
    Security 21 CVEs 1 critical
  • Windows 11 · Future platforms
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider Future platforms Insider Preview
    Experimental Channel
    Build 29683.1000

    Build symbols return after being missing in the previous flight

    Includes general improvements and fixes, and symbols should be available again. The notes also list internet access and VMware issues under investigation.

    Changes 1 improved
  • Windows 11 · 26H1
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 26H1 Insider Preview
    Experimental Channel
    Build 28120.3181

    Windows Search inline actions and Narrator math reading

    Experimental Channel Insiders get a redesigned Windows Search with inline actions, Narrator math reading and navigation, and improved taskbar settings persistence across monitor changes.

    Changes 2 new · 4 improved
  • Windows 11 · 26H1
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 26H1 Insider Preview
    Beta Channel
    Build 28020.3172

    Overall experience improvements for Beta Channel PCs

    Build 28020.3172 gradually brings a small set of general improvements and fixes to Insiders in the Beta Channel.

  • Windows 11 · 26H2
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 26H2 Insider Preview
    Experimental Channel
    Build 26340.9616

    Windows Search actions and a battery status widget

    Adds inline actions to Windows Search and a battery widget, and fixes several crashes and taskbar lag. These changes are for Windows Insiders, not everyday devices.

    Changes 4 new · 4 improved · 3 fixes
  • Windows 11 · 25H2
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 25H2 Insider Preview
    Beta Channel
    Build 26220.9606

    Weather on the lock screen and cloud-based PC recovery

    Makes Weather the primary lock-screen widget, adds Cloud rebuild recovery, and fixes crashes in some apps and games.

    Changes 1 new · 1 improved · 1 fix
  • Windows 11 · Future platforms
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider Future platforms Insider Preview
    Experimental Channel
    Build 29680.1000

    Favorite apps in Share and new downloaded-file previews

    Adds app pinning in Windows Share and changes File Explorer previews for downloaded files, alongside fixes for audio, Remote Desktop, and performance.

    Changes 1 new · 3 improved · 5 fixes
  • Windows 11 · 26H1
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 26H1 Insider Preview
    Experimental Channel
    Build 28120.3151

    Magnifier zoom controls and drive sanitizing during Cloud rebuild

    Adds more precise Magnifier zoom controls and drive sanitizing during Cloud rebuild, alongside File Explorer improvements and fixes.

    Changes 2 new · 5 improved · 2 fixes
  • Windows 11 · 26H1
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 26H1 Insider Preview
    Beta Channel
    Build 28020.3142

    Cloud rebuild and more precise Magnifier zoom

    Build 28020.3142 is rolling out to Beta Channel Insiders with Cloud rebuild, more precise Magnifier zoom controls, and File Explorer improvements and fixes.

    Changes 1 new · 5 improved · 2 fixes
  • Windows 11 · 26H2
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 26H2 Insider Preview
    Experimental Channel
    Build 26340.9596

    Unicode text support and quicker profile-folder navigation

    Updates Unicode text support, adds `~` shortcuts in File Explorer, and adds a Settings entry for Cloud Rebuild. Settings improvements should reduce loading times in certain scenarios.

    Changes 1 new · 3 improved
  • Windows 11 · 25H2
    Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider 25H2 Insider Preview
    Beta Channel
    Build 26220.9587

    Unicode 17.0 text support and faster Settings loading

    Beta Channel Insiders get Unicode 17.0 text support and faster loading on the Settings home page. The update also removes the cloud recovery entry point.

    Changes 2 improved
  • Exchange Server · RTM
    Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM Out-of-band security update
    Out-of-band
    KB5129955

    Exchange vulnerabilities patched; hybrid free/busy times corrected

    Nine Exchange vulnerabilities are addressed, and two hybrid mailbox problems are resolved: wrapper messages in shared mailboxes and shifted free/busy times.

    Build 15.2.2562.53
    Security 9 CVEs
    Known issues 3 open
    Replaced by KB5128895 →
  • Exchange Server · CU15
    Exchange Server 2019 CU15 Exchange Server 2019 CU15 ESU only Out-of-band security update
    Out-of-band
    KB5129956

    Published calendar feeds can fail with HTTP 500

    Addresses 9 vulnerabilities in Exchange Server 2019 CU15. A known issue can stop published calendar subscriptions from refreshing and return HTTP 500; an IIS workaround is available.

    Build 15.2.1748.53
    Security 9 CVEs
    Known issues 1 open
    Replaced by KB5128896 →
  • Exchange Server · CU14
    Exchange Server 2019 CU14 Exchange Server 2019 CU14 ESU only Out-of-band security update
    Out-of-band
    KB5129957

    Hybrid shared-mailbox wrapper messages fixed; calendar feeds may fail

    Fixes a hybrid shared-mailbox message issue and addresses 9 vulnerabilities. It is available only to organizations in the Period 2 ESU program; published calendar feeds can still return HTTP 500.

    Build 15.2.1544.48
    Security 9 CVEs
    Known issues 1 open
    Replaced by KB5128897 →