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Update Summary

KB5120242 for Windows Server 2022 (OS Build 20348.5499) includes the latest security fixes, non-security improvements from KB5099540, and a servicing stack update KB5120241. It also expands Secure Boot certificate deployment coverage. Reference IDs: KB5070884, CVE-2025-59287.

Update Details

Security

  • Includes the latest security fixes for Windows Server 2022.
  • Secure Boot: adds additional high-confidence device targeting data to expand automatic deployment of new Secure Boot certificates.
  • WSUS synchronization error details remain removed to address Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, CVE-2025-59287.

Bug Fixes

  • Includes non-security quality improvements from KB5099540.
  • Includes servicing stack update KB5120241 to improve update installation reliability.

Known Issues

  • After installing KB5070884 or later, WSUS does not display synchronization error details in error reporting.

Hints

  • If previous updates are already installed, only the new updates in this package will be downloaded and installed.
  • Secure Boot certificate updates continue to be delivered through Windows Update in the coming months.
  • The WSUS error details limitation is temporary and is tied to mitigation for CVE-2025-59287.

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Product Information

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Windows Server 2022

Product type: Software

Application category: Utilities

Platform: Windows

Version: OS Build 20348.5499

Vendor release date: Aug 11, 2026

Original release notes: View on vendor site

Published on updatealert.io: Aug 12, 2026

Description: Server operating system for on-premises and hybrid workloads.