Newly Patched Critical Microsoft WSUS Flaw Comes Under Active Exploitation

Newly Patched Critical Microsoft WSUS Flaw Comes Under Active Exploitation

Microsoft has released urgent out-of-band updates to fix a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Server Update Service (CVEs-2025-59287). The flaw is actively exploited in the wild, emphasizing the importance of prompt patching. #CVE2025-59287 #WSUS #BinaryFormatter

Keypoints

  • The vulnerability CVE-2025-59287 allows remote code execution in WSUS due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data.
  • Active exploitation was observed shortly after the release of the proof-of-concept exploit.
  • Microsoft issues out-of-band security updates for multiple Windows Server versions to address the flaw.
  • Workarounds include disabling WSUS Server Role or blocking specific inbound ports until patching is complete.
  • The U.S. CISA has added the vulnerability to its KEV catalog, requiring federal remediation by November 14, 2025.

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