CVE-2025-59287: Critical WSUS Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
In October 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), which enables unauthenticated attackers to gain full control over affected servers. WSUS is a central patch management tool in Windows environments, responsible for approving, distributing, and monitoring updates across corporate networks.