Patch tracker / KB5002881
KB5002881: Microsoft Office 365 for Mac Security Update (June 2026)
Updated July 21, 2026. Data refreshed on every build from MSRC, CISA KEV, and FIRST EPSS.
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Microsoft security update released 2026-06-09. Fixes 8 CVEs.
All about KB5002881: the download, the Senserva AI read, a PowerShell installed-check, install guidance, the CVEs it fixes, and its change history.
KB5002881 is a High security update for Microsoft Office 365 for Mac, released 2026-06-09. It closes 8 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.4. Get it from the Microsoft Update Catalog below, and see where it sits against the rest of the month on the patch tracker.
No exploitation is confirmed for the CVEs in this update and the EPSS exploitation probability is currently <1%. That can change: CVEs from past updates regularly get exploited months later, which is why deploying on your normal cadence, without exceptions that linger, is what keeps this one boring.
Most organizations deliver an update like this automatically through Intune update rings, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS; the install section below covers each path. For the bigger picture: how the Microsoft patching tools fit together, this month's Patch Tuesday summary, and every update ranked by real-world risk.
Download KB5002881
Get the official update for KB5002881. The download and file size for each supported product are on the Microsoft Update Catalog page.
Update summary
Senserva AI Opinion for KB5002881
KB5002881 is a June 2026 patch bundle covering Office 365 for Mac plus SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019, resolving 8 CVEs with a top rating of High severity (CVSS 8.4). Anyone running on-premises SharePoint 2016 or 2019 farms is exposed, and those servers are attractive targets given their central role in document storage. No CVE here is in CISA KEV or ransomware-linked, and EPSS is 0%, so exploitation is not currently observed but the SharePoint attack surface warrants prompt patching.
Do this: Schedule and apply KB5002881 to your SharePoint 2016 and 2019 farms and Office 365 for Mac clients, prioritizing internet-facing SharePoint servers first.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-21. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5002881
Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.
Full tracking and change history for KB5002881
Senserva began recording day-to-day change history on 2026-07-07, and refreshes it several times a day. Release dates are historical where Microsoft publishes them; revision history is tracked from that date forward, so it does not include changes made before then.
Exploitation and severity
Fixes 8 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 8.4 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to <1%.
Among the lower half of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
What to do
Moderate priority: schedule it in your normal patch cycle. Senserva flags whether KB5002881 is missing on your devices.
Check if KB5002881 is installed
Copy-paste PowerShell: one machine, or your whole fleet in one pass. No output means the update is not installed.
Get-HotFix covers Windows updates. Office, SharePoint, and Exchange server updates show under installed updates in Programs and Features, or check the Update Catalog history.
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CVEs fixed by this update
Sorted exploited-first, then by CVSS. Every CVE links to its Senserva page with the full risk facts, references, and a ready-to-paste AI prompt.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-44819 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-44821 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-44824 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-45456 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-45458 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-45471 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-45475 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
| CVE-2026-45485 | High | 8.4 | <1% | No |
Affected products
Also released in June 2026
The highest-risk updates from the same release:
The full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
How to install KB5002881
Any of these paths delivers KB5002881; most organizations already have one of the first three running:
- Intune update rings (Windows Update for Business): the update flows on each ring's deferral schedule.
- Windows Autopatch: rings, rollout, and pause or rollback are managed for you; exploited updates can be expedited.
- WSUS / Configuration Manager: approve KB5002881 for your device groups and set a deadline.
- Manual: download from the Update Catalog above and install; fine for a handful of machines, unmanageable at any real scale.
After the rollout, verify rather than assume: update compliance reporting in Intune or Autopatch shows which devices actually installed it, and Siemserva reads Intune, Defender, Autopatch, and Azure Update Manager together to show the devices still missing KB5002881, ranked by exploitation.
Common questions about KB5002881
Is KB5002881 urgent?
KB5002881 is rated High. Include it in your normal patch cycle unless your environment raises its priority.
How do I download KB5002881?
From the Microsoft Update Catalog (linked on this page), or let Intune, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS deliver it. The catalog page lists the download for each supported product.
How do I deploy KB5002881 with Intune?
Assign a Windows Update ring (quality update policy) to the device groups and the update flows on the ring's deferral schedule. For urgent updates, Intune expedite policies can bypass the ring deferrals. Verify the rollout with update compliance reporting rather than assuming delivery.
Can I ask my own AI about KB5002881?
Yes. This page includes a free, ready-to-paste AI prompt containing KB5002881's key facts: severity, CVE count, exploitation status, and the download link. Copy it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for a rollout plan; the data is refreshed three times a day (5 AM, 12:30 PM, and 7 PM US Central).
Authoritative references
See this and every Microsoft update ranked by real-world risk on the Microsoft Patch Tracker.
