PatchTheCVEWindows 11 23H2: security updates (KB) and vulnerabilities
2 KB updates fix 5 tracked CVEs for Windows 11 23H2.
Windows 11 23H2 has 5 tracked vulnerabilities, 0 critical and 1 exploited in the wild (CISA KEV). A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 5. Most recent: 2026-10-13. Highest priority: CVE-2026-81963 (score 65/100).
- CVE-2026-81963 HIGH 7.8 EXPLOITED UPGRADE UPGRADE Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-69733 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Untrusted search path in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69673 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker
- CVE-2026-69718 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Update allows a
- CVE-2026-96914 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized att
FAQ
How do I fix Windows 11 23H2 vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is Windows 11 23H2 being exploited right now?
Yes: 1 Windows 11 23H2 CVE is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so patch it first.
Which Windows 11 23H2 CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-81963 currently ranks highest (65/100): Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability.
Security updates (KB) for Windows 11 23H2
| KB | Fixed build | CVEs fixed | Newest CVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| KB5126653 | 10.0.22631.7652 | 4 | 2026-10-13 |
| KB5122880 | 10.0.22631.7582 | 1 | 2026-09-08 |
Install the KB from Windows Update, then verify with Get-HotFix -Id KBxxxxxxx or winver. Fixed build is the OS build number after the update.