Patch tracker / KB5060531
KB5060531: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (July 2025)
KB5060531 is a High security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2025-07-08. It closes 39 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.8. At least one of them is actively exploited (CISA KEV), so this is a deploy-first update. The most likely of them to be attacked is CVE-2025-49735, which FIRST.org rates at 85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 39 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 8.8 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 85%. Among the top 5% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
A newer security update for Windows Server 2019 has shipped since this one: KB5094041 (2026-08-11). 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.
Microsoft documents 1 known issue with this update.
- DHCP Server service
KB5060531 is the July 8, 2025 rollup for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 that fixes 39 CVEs, one of which is already listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The highest-rated flaw carries a CVSS of 8.8 and one CVE shows an 81 percent EPSS, meaning active exploitation likelihood is real rather than theoretical. Every domain controller and server running these builds is exposed until this specific rollup is applied.
Do this: Prioritize deploying KB5060531 to your Windows Server 2019 and 2022 hosts now, starting with the KEV-listed CVE on internet-facing and domain controller systems.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-25. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5060531
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Full tracking and change history for KB5060531
- Released
- 2025-07-08
- Last changed
- 2026-08-10
- Changes tracked
- 4
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Check if KB5060531 is installed
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Known issues, from Microsoft
Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5060531 (checked 2026-08-10). Verify against the article before acting.
DHCP Server service
Symptoms
The DHCP Server service might intermittently stop responding after installing this security update. This issue affects IP renewal for clients.
Next steps
This issue was resolved by Windows updates released on and after July 8, 2025 ( KB5062557 ). We recommend you install the latest update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one.
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 July 2025
KB5002753
2 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002754
2 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002759
2 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002760
2 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002768
2 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002741
4 CVEs · High · exploitedKB5002744
4 CVEs · High · exploitedKB5002751
2 CVEs · High · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
See this and every Microsoft update ranked by real-world risk on the Microsoft Patch Tracker.