By LinkedInEditors
Publication Date: 2026-05-12 18:43:00
Microsoft Releases May 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates, Fixing 120 Security Vulnerabilities Across Windows, Office, and SharePoint
Microsoft has released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates, addressing 120 vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including Windows, Microsoft Office, SharePoint Server, and core networking components. While the monthly rollout does not include any publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities, several of the flaws patched this month could still pose significant risks to enterprise environments if left unaddressed.
The May release includes fixes for 17 vulnerabilities rated “Critical,” the highest severity classification used by Microsoft. Fourteen of those critical bugs involve remote code execution (RCE), a category of vulnerability that allows attackers to run malicious…