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Since 2023, the share of organizations deploying patches within six days has nearly quadrupled, rising from 15% to 59%.

PublisherAdaptiva
ReportThe State of Patch Management Report 2026
Published21 May 2026
TopicsPatch Management, Operational Efficiency, Vulnerability Management

Published by Adaptiva in The State of Patch Management Report 2026, 21 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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