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Microsoft Patches 59 Vulnerabilities Amid Urgent Security Concerns

2/14/2026

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Microsoft released February 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 59 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-days.
Critical flaws in Windows Shell, MSHTML, and Microsoft Word let attackers bypass prompts and gain control, with experts warning these vulnerabilities may undermine the measures.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requires federal agencies to patch by March 3, 2026, increasing urgency to manage vulnerabilities.
Microsoft introduced Windows Baseline Security Mode to enforce app permissions.

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Microsoft released February 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 59 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-days.
Critical flaws in Windows Shell, MSHTML, and Microsoft Word let attackers bypass prompts and gain control, with experts warning these vulnerabilities may undermine the measures.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requires federal agencies to patch by March 3, 2026, increasing urgency to manage vulnerabilities.
Microsoft introduced Windows Baseline Security Mode to enforce app permissions.