Microsoft Releases Extensive Security Updates, Patches Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days

Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday addressed a record 972 security vulnerabilities, including two zero-day flaws (CVE-2026-81963 and CVE-2026-85880) that were actively exploited. The updates also fixed 113 critical vulnerabilities, with several remote code execution issues in Windows Message Queuing, SSTP, and Office products. This significant patch release aims to mitigate widespread security risks.