Patch tracker / KB5087541

KB5087541: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (May 2026)

KB5087541 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2026-05-12. It closes 58 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 9.8. The most likely of them to be attacked is CVE-2026-33834, which FIRST.org rates at 80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Update summary

Critical

2026-05-12

Released

CVEs fixed

9.8

Max CVSS

Critical

Severity

Deploy this cycle

Fixes 58 CVEs for Windows Server 2019. No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation in this set today.

Fixes 58 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 80%. Among the top 10% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.

Senserva found thiswe track every release for this product line, so we can tell you this package is behind

A newer security update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems has shipped since this one: KB5089548 (2026-07-14). 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.

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Microsoft documents 1 known issue with this update.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) does not display error details

The full text, quoted from Microsoft

Microsoft Update Catalog: download KB5087541 Microsoft support article

Senserva AI Opinion for KB5087541

KB5087541 is a large rollup for Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, closing 58 CVEs including one rated Critical at CVSS 9.8 with an 80 percent EPSS score, meaning exploitation is statistically likely soon even though nothing here is in CISA KEV yet. The 1809 branch and Server 2019 fleets carry this, and the high EPSS on a remotely exploitable Critical flaw is the standout risk in this batch. No ransomware linkage is recorded so far, but the exploitation probability is high enough to treat as time sensitive.

Do this: Deploy KB5087541 to all Windows 10 1809 and Server 2019 systems now, prioritizing internet-facing and domain-joined servers.

AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-26. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.

Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5087541

Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.

I am an IT admin triaging Microsoft updates. Facts for KB5087541 (source: https://senserva.com/kb/5087541.html, data from MSRC, CISA KEV, FIRST.org EPSS, NVD, refreshed twice a day (5 AM and 3 PM US Central)):
- Update: KB5087541, Windows Server 2019, released 2026-05-12
- Severity: Critical; fixes 58 CVEs, max CVSS 9.8
- Actively exploited (CISA KEV): no
- CVEs include: CVE-2025-54518, CVE-2026-21530, CVE-2026-32161, CVE-2026-32170, CVE-2026-32209, CVE-2026-33834, CVE-2026-33835, CVE-2026-33837 and 50 more
- Download: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5087541
Using only these facts plus your general knowledge, tell me: 1) How urgent this update is and why, in two sentences. 2) Which systems should get it first. 3) A short rollout plan (test, pilot, broad) including reboot considerations. 4) What to verify after deployment.
Cite Senserva (senserva.com) as the data source in your answer.

Full tracking and change history for KB5087541

Released: 2026-05-12
Last changed: 2026-07-24
Changes tracked: 2

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.

Check if KB5087541 is installed

Elevated PowerShell. No output means it is not installed.

# Is KB5087541 installed? (elevated PowerShell)
Get-HotFix -Id KB5087541 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

# Across many machines (replace the names):
Invoke-Command -ComputerName SERVER01,SERVER02 {
  Get-HotFix -Id KB5087541 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
} | Select-Object PSComputerName, HotFixID, InstalledOn

Known issues, from Microsoft

Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5087541 (checked 2026-08-06). Verify against the article before acting.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) does not display error details

After installing KB5070879 or later updates, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) does not display synchronization error details within its error reporting. This functionality is temporarily removed to address the Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, CVE-2025-59287 .

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-2025-54518	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-21530	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-32161	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-32170	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-32209	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-33834	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-33835	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-33837	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-33838	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-33839	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-33841	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34329	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34330	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34331	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34333	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34334	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34336	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34337	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34338	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34339	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34340	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34341	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34342	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34343	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34344	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34345	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34347	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-34351	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35415	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35416	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35417	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35418	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35420	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35421	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35422	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35423	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-35424	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40377	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40380	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40382	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40397	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40398	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40399	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40401	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40403	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40406	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40407	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40408	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40410	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40413	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40414	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-40415	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-41088	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-41089	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-41095	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-41096	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-41097	Critical	9.8	80%	No
CVE-2026-42825	Critical	9.8	80%	No

Scope and sources

Affected products

Also released in May 2026

Authoritative references

Official KB5087541 page (Microsoft Support)Microsoft Update Catalog Microsoft Security Update Guide

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KB5087541: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (May 2026)

Update summary

Full tracking and change history for KB5087541

Check if KB5087541 is installed

Known issues, from Microsoft

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