Microsoft released patches for a record 1,413 vulnerabilities in its October 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including a critical Windows Shell bug actively exploited in the wild that allows attackers to bypass security features over a network. The update addresses flaws across Windows, Office, Developer Tools, SharePoint Server, and SQL Server, with many vulnerabilities involving privilege escalation, remote code execution, and information disclosure, prompting urgent remediation efforts including from U.S. federal agencies.
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