Patch Manager 2026.4 release notes
Release date: October 20, 2026
Here's what's new in Patch Manager 2026.4. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
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To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide (formerly known as administrator guide) PDFs for supported versions of Patch Manager, see Patch Manager previous versions.
New features and improvements in Patch Manager
Implemented graphical reports
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Added a "Percent Failed" metric to graphical reports to indicate the percentage of update package that fail to install.
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Added a "Percent Downloaded" metric to graphical reports to indicate the number of software applications downloaded on client systems.
SolarWinds Licensing page
A license settings page is now available within the console.
Rename Patch Manager groups
You can now rename existing Patch Manager groups without having to delete and recreate the group.
Clear Caches and View Layout tool automation
The Clear Caches and View Layouts tool can now be scheduled or automated, so users no longer need to run each option manually.
Remote PowerShell scripts
You can now run remote PowerShell scripts on managed computers that have an agent installed, including pre- and post-update scripts.
Fixed CVEs
At SolarWinds, we prioritize the swift resolution of CVEs to ensure the security and integrity of our software. In this release, we have successfully addressed the following CVEs.
SolarWinds CVEs
SolarWinds would like to thank our Security Researchers below for reporting on the issue in a responsible manner and working with our security, product, and engineering teams to fix the vulnerability.
| CVE-ID | Vulnerability Title | Description | Severity | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-28331 | SolarWinds Patch Manager Sensitive Information Exposure Vulnerability | SolarWinds Patch Manager exposes sensitive information accessible to local users, which could be used to gain elevated privileges. | 4.4 | James Cavanaugh |
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| 02072186 | The Operating System Version drop-down now includes Windows Server 2025 when adding a computer to the Automation Server Routing Rules. |
| 02132176 | You can now filter Patch Manager reports by a specific date range or month. |
Installation or upgrade
To install Patch Manager, see the Patch Manager Installation and Upgrade Guide. This guide describes how to plan for a production deployment and install Patch Manager in a supported Microsoft Windows Server environment.
You can download a free trial from the SolarWinds website.
If you are upgrading from an earlier version, see Upgrade Patch Manager in the Patch Manager Installation and Upgrade Guide for instructions. For supported upgrade paths, see Determine the Patch Manager upgrade path.
You must be on Patch Manager 2019.4 or later to upgrade to Patch Manager 2025.1. If you are on a version earlier than Patch Manager 2019.4 or earlier, first upgrade to 2019.4 and then upgrade to 2025.1.
End of life
| Version | EoL announcement | EoE effective date | EoL effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024.4 | October 20, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on Patch Manager version 2024.4 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of Patch Manager. | November 20, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for Patch Manager version 2024.4 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | November 20, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for Patch Manager version 2024.4. |
| 2024.2 | June 9, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on Patch Manager version 2024.2 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of Patch Manager. | July 9, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for Patch Manager version 2024.2 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 9, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for Patch Manager version 2024.2. |
| 2024.1 | June 9, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on Patch Manager version 2024.1 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of Patch Manager. | July 9, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for Patch Manager version 2024.1 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 9, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for Patch Manager version 2024.1. |
| 2023.4 | June 9, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on Patch Manager version 2023.4 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of Patch Manager. | July 9, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for Patch Manager version 2023.4 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 9, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for Patch Manager version 2023.4. |
| 2023.3 | June 9, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on Patch Manager version 2023.3 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of Patch Manager. | July 9, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for Patch Manager version 2023.3 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 9, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for Patch Manager version 2023.3. |
| 2023.2 | June 9, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on Patch Manager version 2023.2 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of Patch Manager. | July 9, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for Patch Manager version 2023.2 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 9, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for Patch Manager version 2023.2. |
See the End of Life Policy for information about SolarWinds product life cycle phases. To see EoL dates for earlier Patch Manager versions, see Patch Manager release history.
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