Patch tracker / KB5078737
KB5078737: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (May 2026)
Updated July 21, 2026. Data refreshed on every build from MSRC, CISA KEV, and FIRST EPSS.
Microsoft security update released 2026-05-12. Fixes 42 CVEs.
All about KB5078737: the download, the Senserva AI read, a PowerShell installed-check, install guidance, the CVEs it fixes, and its change history.
KB5078737 is a High security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2026-05-12. It closes 42 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.8. Get it from the Microsoft Update Catalog below, and see where it sits against the rest of the month on the patch tracker.
No exploitation is confirmed for the CVEs in this update and the EPSS exploitation probability is currently 4.5%. That can change: CVEs from past updates regularly get exploited months later, which is why deploying on your normal cadence, without exceptions that linger, is what keeps this one boring.
Most organizations deliver an update like this automatically through Intune update rings, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS; the install section below covers each path. For the bigger picture: how the Microsoft patching tools fit together, this month's Patch Tuesday summary, and every update ranked by real-world risk.
Download KB5078737
Get the official update for KB5078737. The download and file size for each supported product are on the Microsoft Update Catalog page.
Update summary
Senserva AI Opinion for KB5078737
KB5078737 is the May 2026 update for Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2019, rolling up fixes for 42 CVEs with a highest Severity of High (CVSS 8.8). None of the included CVEs are in the CISA KEV catalog or linked to ransomware, and the highest EPSS is only 4 percent, so this is a routine bulk patch rather than an emergency. The scale matters more than the urgency here: 42 distinct fixes across a legacy client and a still-common server platform.
Do this: Schedule KB5078737 in your next standard patch window for all 1809 and Server 2019 hosts, prioritizing internet-facing Server 2019 systems.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-21. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5078737
Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.
Full tracking and change history for KB5078737
Senserva began recording day-to-day change history on 2026-07-07, and refreshes it several times a day. Release dates are historical where Microsoft publishes them; revision history is tracked from that date forward, so it does not include changes made before then.
Exploitation and severity
Fixes 42 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 8.8 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 4.5%.
Among the top half of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
What to do
Moderate priority: schedule it in your normal patch cycle. Senserva flags whether KB5078737 is missing on your devices.
Check if KB5078737 is installed
Copy-paste PowerShell: one machine, or your whole fleet in one pass. No output means the update is not installed.
Get-HotFix covers Windows updates. Office, SharePoint, and Exchange server updates show under installed updates in Programs and Features, or check the Update Catalog history.
Writing about KB5078737? Cite this page
Copy-paste for a blog post, forum answer, or internal doc. The link always carries the current risk data.
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.
Affected products
Also released in May 2026
The highest-risk updates from the same release:
The full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
How to install KB5078737
Any of these paths delivers KB5078737; most organizations already have one of the first three running:
- Intune update rings (Windows Update for Business): the update flows on each ring's deferral schedule.
- Windows Autopatch: rings, rollout, and pause or rollback are managed for you; exploited updates can be expedited.
- WSUS / Configuration Manager: approve KB5078737 for your device groups and set a deadline.
- Manual: download from the Update Catalog above and install; fine for a handful of machines, unmanageable at any real scale.
After the rollout, verify rather than assume: update compliance reporting in Intune or Autopatch shows which devices actually installed it, and Siemserva reads Intune, Defender, Autopatch, and Azure Update Manager together to show the devices still missing KB5078737, ranked by exploitation.
Common questions about KB5078737
Is KB5078737 urgent?
KB5078737 is rated High. Include it in your normal patch cycle unless your environment raises its priority.
How do I download KB5078737?
From the Microsoft Update Catalog (linked on this page), or let Intune, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS deliver it. The catalog page lists the download for each supported product.
How do I deploy KB5078737 with Intune?
Assign a Windows Update ring (quality update policy) to the device groups and the update flows on the ring's deferral schedule. For urgent updates, Intune expedite policies can bypass the ring deferrals. Verify the rollout with update compliance reporting rather than assuming delivery.
Can I ask my own AI about KB5078737?
Yes. This page includes a free, ready-to-paste AI prompt containing KB5078737's key facts: severity, CVE count, exploitation status, and the download link. Copy it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for a rollout plan; the data is refreshed three times a day (5 AM, 12:30 PM, and 7 PM US Central).
Authoritative references
See this and every Microsoft update ranked by real-world risk on the Microsoft Patch Tracker.
