Patch tracker / KB5070887
KB5070887: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (October 2025)
KB5070887 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.
KB5070887 patches CVE-2025-59287, a Critical flaw rated CVSS 9.8 affecting Windows Server 2019 and 2022 including Server Core. It carries an EPSS of 100 percent and is already listed in the CISA KEV catalog, meaning exploitation is confirmed in the wild rather than theoretical. The 9.8 score points to unauthenticated remote code execution, so any exposed server running this build is a direct target.
Do this: Deploy KB5070887 to all Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems immediately, prioritizing internet-facing hosts and domain controllers.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5070887
- 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
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1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070881
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070882
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070883
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070884
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070886
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070892
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedKB5070893
1 CVE · Critical · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
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