WSUS sync timeouts and failed Windows Update scans stem from mis-published test detectoids. Microsoft has mitigated it and published a cleanup.
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Threat actors are actively exploiting a new WSUS RCE flaw (CVE-2025-59287) to gain SYSTEM shells and deploy the dangerous ShadowPad backdoor. Patch immediately!
Microsoft released an emergency update for a critical WSUS flaw (CVSS 9.8) that allows unauthenticated RCE and is already being actively exploited.
Discover the future of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and its deprecation by Microsoft. Stay informed on the latest developments.