Patch tracker / KB5073723
KB5073723: Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Sys Security Update (January 2026)
KB5073723 is a Critical security update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Sys, released 2026-01-13. It closes 73 CVEs 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-2026-20962, which FIRST.org rates at 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 73 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 75%. Among the top 10% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
A newer security update for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems has shipped since this one: KB5087423 (2026-06-09). 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 4 known issues with this update.
- Japanese characters fail to render correctly in PowerShell
- Connection and authentication failures in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365
- Apps might become unresponsive when saving files to cloud-based storage
KB5073723 is a large January 2026 rollup fixing 73 CVEs across Windows 11 25H2 (x64 and ARM64) and the older Windows 10 1809 branch. It carries a Critical vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8 with a 74% EPSS score, and at least one of its CVEs is listed in CISA KEV, meaning active exploitation has been observed even though none are tied to ransomware campaigns.
Do this: Deploy KB5073723 to all Windows 11 25H2 and Windows 10 1809 systems now, prioritizing internet-facing and CISA KEV compliance-bound hosts.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5073723
- Released
- 2026-01-13
- Last changed
- 2026-08-04
- Changes tracked
- 3
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Known issues, from Microsoft
Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5073723 (checked 2026-08-05). Verify against the article before acting.
Japanese characters fail to render correctly in PowerShell
Symptoms
After installing this update released on or after January 13, 2026, Japanese language installations of Windows Server 2019 might not correctly display Japanese characters in the PowerShell console.
This issue is caused by an unintended change to PowerShell encoding settings, which are incorrectly set to UTF-8 following the installation of the update. English language text can appear correctly, and commands can be entered as usual. However, Japanese output text appears garbled, or with the appearance of question marks where Japanese text is intended to be shown. Japanese text which is entered into PowerShell will also be affected in the same way.
Resolution
This issue is resolved in Windows updates released on and after April 14, 2026 (such as KB5082123 ). We recommend you install the latest Windows update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one.
Connection and authentication failures in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365
Symptoms
After installing this security update, credential prompt failures occurred during Remote Desktop connections using the Windows App on Windows client devices, impacting Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. The issue affects Windows App on specific Windows builds, causing sign-in failures.
Resolution
This issue is resolved in ...
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 January 2026
KB5002822
6 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002825
7 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5002828
7 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5073379
86 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5073450
80 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5073455
80 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5073457
78 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5073722
54 CVEs · Critical · 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.