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October 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Time for an Office cleanup
September 2026 Patch Tuesday addressed 973 CVEs across Microsoft products, setting a record volume during what is being termed the Patch Apocalypse. Only two CVEs, CVE-2026-85880 and CVE-2026-81963, were marked as known exploited, with none publicly disclosed. The October forecast suggests continued focus on Microsoft Office patches.
Why it matters: Enterprise administrators must prioritize patching highest-risk systems given the record CVE volume, while monitoring CVE-2026-85880 and CVE-2026-81963 for active exploitation in their environments.
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