Patch tracker / KB5082404

KB5082404: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Window Security Update (April 2026)

KB5082404 is a High security update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Window, released 2026-04-14. It closes 2 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 7.5. It is the 34th largest of the 60 updates Microsoft shipped that month, by CVEs closed.

Update summary

High
2026-04-14
Released
2
CVEs fixed
7.5
Max CVSS v3
High
Severity
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Fixes 2 CVEs for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Window. No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation in this set today.

Fixes 2 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 7.5 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 1.3%. Among the lower half of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.

Senserva AI Opinion for KB5082404

KB5082404 patches two vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-23666 and CVE-2026-32226) in .NET Framework 4.8 running on the older Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2012 platforms. The highest rated flaw is High severity at CVSS 7.5, but exploitation signals are low: EPSS sits at 1 percent and neither CVE is in the CISA KEV catalog or tied to ransomware. The notable point is that these are legacy operating systems, so these hosts are likely long lived servers or specialized endpoints that need deliberate patch scheduling.

Do this: Inventory your Windows Server 2012 and Windows 10 1607 machines running .NET Framework 4.8 and schedule KB5082404 in your next maintenance window.

AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-21. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.

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Full tracking and change history for KB5082404

Released
2026-04-14
Last changed
2026-04-14
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.

CVESeverityCVSSEPSSExploited
CVE-2026-23666High7.52.1%No
CVE-2026-32226Medium5.92.1%No

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