Patch tracker / KB5082198
KB5082198: Windows Server 2016 Security Update (April 2026)
KB5082198 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2016, released 2026-04-14. It closes 86 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 9.8. At least one of them is actively exploited (CISA KEV), so it is urgent, and Microsoft lists 1 known issue: test it before broad deployment. It is the ninth largest of the 60 updates Microsoft shipped that month, by CVEs closed.
Before you deploy: Microsoft lists 1 known issue for this update.
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Update summary
Fixes 86 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 3.5%. Among the top half of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
A newer security update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems has shipped since this one: KB5126649 (2026-10-13). 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.
- Domain controllers might restart repeatedly after installing this update
KB5082198 is a large April 2026 rollup fixing 88 CVEs, including one already listed in the CISA KEV catalog (exploited in the wild, though not tied to ransomware) and a Critical flaw rated CVSS 9.8 with a 64 percent EPSS exploitation-likelihood score. It applies to Windows 11 26H1 on both ARM64 and x64 plus the older Windows 10 1809 on 32-bit systems, so both new and legacy fleets are exposed. The combination of a confirmed exploited CVE and a near-worm-grade Critical bug makes this a priority cycle rather than a routine one.
Do this: Deploy KB5082198 immediately to internet-facing and legacy Windows 10 1809 hosts first, then complete the rest of the Windows 11 26H1 fleet within the standard maintenance window.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5082198
- Released
- 2026-04-14
- Last changed
- 2026-10-15
- Changes tracked
- 7
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- 2026-08-19 CVEs fixed 88 to 87
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Known issues, from Microsoft
Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5082198 (checked 2026-09-10). Microsoft lists 1 known issue. Verify against the article before acting.
Domain controllers might restart repeatedly after installing this update
Symptoms
After installing this update, domain controllers in environments with multiple domains in the forest that use Privileged Access Management (PAM), might experience LSASS crashes during startup. As a result, affected DCs might restart repeatedly, preventing authentication and directory services from functioning, and potentially rendering the domain unavailable.
Resolution
This issue is addressed in out-of-band update KB5091572 .
Remote Desktop security warnings might not display correctly
Symptoms
After installing this update, the security warning that appears when opening Remote Desktop (RDP) files might not display correctly in some cases.
This issue might occur when you use more than one monitor with different display scaling settings (for example, one display set to 100% and another set to 125%). When this happens, the warning window might show overlapping text or partially hidden buttons, which can make the message difficult to read or interact with.
Resolution
This issue is resolved in Windows updates released on and after May 12, 2026 (such as KB5087537 ). We recommend you install the latest Windows update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one.
Applies to: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB
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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.
Scope and sources
- Affected products
- Also released in April 2026
KB5082052
114 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5082060
120 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5082063
123 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5082123
106 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5082142
115 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5082200
106 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5083768
119 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5083769
120 CVEs · Critical · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
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