Patch tracker / KB5070881
KB5070881: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (October 2025)
KB5070881 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2025-10-14. It closes 1 CVE with a maximum CVSS of 9.8. 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-2025-59287, which FIRST.org rates at 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 1 CVE. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 100%. 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.
KB5070881 patches CVE-2025-59287 on Windows Server 2019 and 2022, a Critical flaw rated CVSS 9.8 with an EPSS score of 100 percent, meaning exploitation is essentially certain. It is already listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so confirmed real-world attacks are occurring even though it is not currently tied to ransomware. Because this is server-facing and remotely exploitable at the highest severity, exposed hosts should be treated as urgent.
Do this: Deploy KB5070881 to all Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems today, prioritizing internet-facing and domain-joined servers.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5070881
- Released
- 2025-10-14
- Last changed
- 2025-10-14
- 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.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-59287 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV |
Scope and sources
- Affected products
- Also released in October 2025
KB5070879
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070882
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070883
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070884
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070886
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070887
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070892
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070893
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
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