Patch Tuesday
On the second Tuesday of every month, Microsoft releases security fixes for Windows, Office, Exchange and more. We sort out what's already being exploited and what to install first, in plain English.
The next Patch Tuesday is Nov 10, 2026 (in 5 days). Microsoft usually publishes around 10 a.m. Pacific; this page updates within the hour. November 2026 page →
Latest: October 2026
1408fixed
1exploited
1publicly disclosed
77critical
Every month
| Month | Fixed | Exploited | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1408 | 1 | 77 |
| September 2026 | 972 | 2 | 113 |
| August 2026 | 401 | 1 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 571 | 3 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 201 | 0 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 118 | 0 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 163 | 2 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 78 | 0 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 54 | 6 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 112 | 1 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 57 | 1 | 2 |