unpatched
Lacking security updates
Unpatched describes software that hasn't received updates to fix known security vulnerabilities or bugs.
An unpatched system is exposed to exploits that developers have already addressed in newer versions: The breach occurred through an unpatched server.
The term occasionally applies to physical objects lacking patches, but the computing sense dominates.
Notable act or abuse
- zero-dayUnpatched security vulnerability
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
- weaknessDeficiency in force
exposure · hole · gap · loophole · susceptibility · defect · disclosure · proof-of-concept
Breaking of agreement
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- cyberattackMalicious digital intrusion
- malwareHarmful computer programs
ransomware · infiltration · penetration · exfiltration · infection
Connected parts forming whole
- serverOne who attends tables
- applicationFormal request document
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- kernelSeed or essential core
driver · plugin · legacy · end-of-life · unsupported · deprecated · outdated · obsolete
New version or information
- hotfixEmergency software repair
- mitigationReduction of severity
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
- firewallNetwork access control system
segmentation · monitoring · scanning · audit · compliance · prioritization · rollout
exploit
Notable act or abuse
- zero-dayUnpatched security vulnerability
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- backdoorHidden bypass mechanism
weakness · exposure · hole · gap · loophole · susceptibility · defect · weakness · disclosure · proof-of-concept
breach
Breaking of agreement
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- cyberattackMalicious digital intrusion
malware · ransomware · infiltration · penetration · exfiltration · infection
system
Connected parts forming whole
- serverOne who attends tables
- applicationFormal request document
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
kernel · driver · plugin · legacy · end-of-life · unsupported · deprecated · outdated · obsolete · production
update
New version or information
- hotfixEmergency software repair
- mitigationReduction of severity
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
firewall · segmentation · monitoring · scanning · audit · compliance · prioritization · rollout
unpatchedpatched
Repaired with covering material
updated · fixed · remediated · up-to-date · secured
patch, patches, patched, patchwork, patching, patcher, patchable, repatching