KB5128896: what it fixes and who gets it

KB5128896 is a security update from Microsoft's October 2026 release for Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 15.

Microsoft data read
5CVEs fixed
1rated Critical
0already exploited
Norestart required

Should you install it?

Yes. It closes holes Microsoft rates Critical, the most serious rating it uses. Windows Update installs it automatically on supported home PCs.

If the installation fails or the PC misbehaves afterwards, note the exact error code first: the fix depends on it. Our update troubleshooting guides are linked on this page.

Security fixes in KB5128896

CVETypeCVSSSeverity
CVE-2026-70571Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityRemote Code Execution8.1Critical
CVE-2026-70279Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing VulnerabilitySpoofing9.3Important
CVE-2026-77910Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityElevation of Privilege8.8Important
CVE-2026-87695Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityElevation of Privilege7.8Important
CVE-2026-87696Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityElevation of Privilege7.5Important

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