Patch tracker / KB5046698
KB5046698: Windows Server 2022 Security Update (November 2024)
KB5046698 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2022, released 2024-11-12. It closes 37 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 9.8. At least one of them is actively exploited (CISA KEV) and linked to ransomware, so this is a deploy-first update. The most likely of them to be attacked is CVE-2024-43530, which FIRST.org rates at 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 37 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 82%. One is linked to ransomware. Among the top 10% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
A newer security update for Windows Server 2022 has shipped since this one: KB5073695 (2026-01-13). For cumulative update families the newer package includes these fixes, so installing that one is usually the shorter path. Verify against your own update rings before you skip this package.
We checked Microsoft's support article for KB5046698 on 2026-08-11 and it lists no known issues. Read the article before broad deployment; Microsoft adds issues as reports come in, and we re-check on every refresh.
This is a matching build from the same November 12, 2024 cycle, also fixing 37 CVEs for Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 Version 21H2, at Critical severity, CVSS 9.8, 82 percent EPSS, confirmed CISA KEV status, and known ransomware use. Confirm the correct build reaches each server edition since two nearly identical packages were issued the same day.
Do this: Cross-check that this build, alongside its sibling KB5046616, fully covers every Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 21H2 system.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-07. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5046698
- Released
- 2024-11-12
- Last changed
- 2024-11-12
- Changes tracked
- 1
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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.
Scope and sources
- Affected products
- Also released in November 2024
KB5046612
27 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046615
31 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046616
37 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046617
33 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046618
35 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046682
22 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046696
36 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046613
31 CVEs · High · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
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