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Microsoft security patch release for CVE-2025-54100

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Microsoft issued KB5071546 as a mandatory security update for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC and ESU systems, closing 57 vulnerabilities and reducing exposure from three zero-day flaws. The update will auto-install and prompt for a restart when complete. One fixed issue is CVE-2025-54100, a PowerShell remote code execution flaw that could run malicious scripts from a webpage retrieved with Invoke-WebRequest. Systems finish on build 19045.6691 or 19044.6691 depending on edition.

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  1. 09.12.2025 21:54 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5071546 security update

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    Microsoft released KB5071546 for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC and Windows 10 ESU systems, resolving 57 security vulnerabilities including three zero-days and CVE-2025-54100 in PowerShell. The update adds a confirmation warning for Invoke-WebRequest when page content could execute embedded scripts, is mandatory on eligible systems, automatically installs and prompts a restart, and advances devices to build 19045.6691 or build 19044.6691 depending on edition; Microsoft also reported no known issues.

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