# Easy2Patch Blog

**Easy2Patch** is an efficient patching application that enables corporate IT administrations to centrally manage 3rd party product updates. It makes central updating of different systems very easy with its successful integrations with various platforms. IT administrators must spend hundreds or even 1000s of hours annually to implement an effective patch policy. With Easy2Patch, these times are shortened and effectively managed without causing human error.

Easy2Patch can integrate with Windows Server Update Service (WSUS), Microsoft Endpoint Manager (SCCM or Configuration manager) and Intune.

The new Easy2Patch 4.0 version has a web-based management interface, enriched with dashboards and reports. It supports authorizations over different platforms with Active Directory and EntraID integration.&#x20;

You can get more detailed information at [docs.easy2patch.com](https://docs.easy2patch.com), or use the new version by visiting the [www.easy2patch.com](https://www.easy2patch.com) web page or contacting <sales@easy2patch.com>.

With Easy2Patch, it is possible to update applications, as well as send applications to computers via SCCM and Intune. Install and Uninstall operations can be done.

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## Latest News

## [April 4 Catalog Update #20260404 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/april-4-catalog-update-20260404-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260404** (Catalog version **3.6.61**) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **45** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **605** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **772** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [March 28 Catalog Update #20260328 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/march-28-catalog-update-20260328-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260328** (Catalog version **3.6.53**) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **58** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **605** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **772** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [March 21 Catalog Update #20260321 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/march-21-catalog-update-20260321-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260321** (Catalog version **3.6.48**) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **34** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **605** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **772** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [March 14 Catalog Update #20260314 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/march-14-catalog-update-20260314-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260314** (Catalog version **3.6.44**) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **64** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **593** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **762** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [March 7 Catalog Update #20260307 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/march-7-catalog-update-20260307-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#**&#x32;0260307 (Catalog version **3.6.41**) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **63** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **592** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **762** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [February 28 Catalog Update #20260228 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/february-28-catalog-update-20260228-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260228** (Catalog version **3.6.37** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **62** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **591** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **761** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [February 21 Catalog Update #20260221 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/february-21-catalog-update-20260221-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260221** (Catalog version **3.6.33** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **71** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **591** products of **360** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **761** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [February 14 Catalog Update #20260215 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/february-14-catalog-update-20260214-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260214** (Catalog version **3.6.28** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **51** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **589** products of **358** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **759** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [February 7 Catalog Update #20260207 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/february-7-catalog-update-20260207-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260207** (Catalog version **3.6.25** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **46** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **588** products of **357** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **758** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [January 31 Catalog Update #20260131 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/january-31-catalog-update-20260131-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260131** (Catalog version **3.6.22** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **92** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **588** products of **357** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **758** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [January 24 Catalog Update #20260124 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/january-24-catalog-update-20260124-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260124** (Catalog version **3.6.17** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **68** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **587** products of **356** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **756** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [January 17 Catalog Update #20260117 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/january-17-catalog-update-20260117-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260117** (Catalog version **3.6.15** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **90** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **585** products of **357** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **757** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [January 10 Catalog Update #20260110 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/january-10-catalog-update-20260110-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260110** (Catalog version **3.6.10** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **61** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **585** products of **358** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **754** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [January 3 Catalog Update #20260103 - Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/catalog-posts-2026/january-3-catalog-update-20260103-easy2patch)

Our catalog with **#20260103** (Catalog version **3.6.6** ) is available to our **Easy2Patch** customers.

This week, **31** software updates are provided in the E2P catalog. We support **583** products of **357** individual manufacturers in total. We are updating **754** products with 32/64-bit and language options.

## [CVE-2025-20236: Critical RCE Vulnerability in Cisco Webex & How to Stay Safe](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/cve-2025-20236-critical-rce-vulnerability-in-cisco-webex-and-how-to-stay-safe)

2025 kicked off with another major security concern in the video conferencing world. The vulnerability **CVE-2025-20236** affects millions of Cisco Webex users, allowing attackers to remotely execute code through a malicious meeting link. In this article, we’ll explore what this flaw does, how it's exploited, and how to defend against it—especially with tools like **Easy2Patch**.

## [What’s New and Improved in Firefox 137.0?](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/whats-new-and-improved-in-firefox-137.0)

Mozilla released **Firefox 137.0** on April 1, 2025, bringing a host of improvements aimed at enhancing both functionality and security for its users. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in this version.

## [What’s New in Chrome 135 and Why You Should Update Now](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/whats-new-in-chrome-135-and-why-you-should-update-now)

Google has just released **Chrome 135**, and while the update may look small at first glance, it comes packed with several **key improvements** in performance, security, and developer tools. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new and why updating is more important than ever.

## [Apache Tomcat 11 Now Available in the Easy2Patch Catalog!](https://blog.easy2patch.com/new-products/apache-tomcat-11-now-available-in-the-easy2patch-catalog)

We’re excited to announce that Apache Tomcat 11 has officially been added to the Easy2Patch third-party update catalog! This means you can now seamlessly manage and deploy updates for Tomcat 11 across your endpoints using Easy2Patch — just like you already do with other critical applications.

## [Git for Windows **2.48.1** is the **final version of 32-bit**](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/git-for-windows-2.48.1-is-the-final-version-of-32-bit)

**Last version with full 32-bit support:**

Git for Windows **2.48.1** is the **final version** to include the following 32-bit components:

* `i686` installer
* Portable Git (32-bit)
* Git archive (32-bit)

Starting with the next version, **only 64-bit versions** of these will be available.

## [TreeSize Free Windows Server Deployment Issue](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/treesize-free-windows-server-deployment-issue)

TreeSize Free is a widely used disk space analyzer. The latest versions of this software, which is available in the Easy2Patch catalog, now require a license to run on Windows Server operating systems. As a result, the free version of TreeSize Free can no longer be installed or updated on Windows Server.

When updating TreeSize Free through Easy2Patch, the update is successfully applied to Windows client systems. However, it fails on Windows Server due to licensing restrictions, resulting in the 0x87D00668 (Software update still detected as actionable after apply) error.

## [Google Chrome 131.0.6778.204/205 Update Released: Critical Vulnerabilities Fixed](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/google-chrome-131.0.6778.204-205-update-released)

Google has released versions 131.0.6778.204/205 of its popular web browser, Chrome. These updates address a range of critical security vulnerabilities, including zero-day flaws, which are vital for protecting user data and improving system security.

## [Msiexec.exe: Understanding and Using the Installer Tool](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/msiexec.exe-understanding-and-using-the-installer-tool)

`msiexec.exe` is a command-line tool used for managing Microsoft Windows Installer packages (.msi files). This tool can perform various operations such as installing, uninstalling, and repairing software. Below are detailed instructions and examples on how to use the `msiexec.exe` command.

## [Password Safe 3.66.0 (x64/x86) (MSI) Failed to Install Error 1683](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/password-safe-3.66.0-x64-x86-msi-failed-to-install-error-1683)

Product installations fail because the MSI ProductCode values ​​of the Password Safe application installation file are the same in 3.65.1 and 3.66.0 versions. Error 1683 is received in Easy2Patch, Configuration Manager, Intune and manual installations of the application and the installation cannot be performed.

## [GPL Ghostscript Silent Install Removed](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/gpl-ghostscript-silent-install-removed)

Ghostscript has the most comprehensive conversion capabilities and flexibility of any Page Description Language (PDL) software. Multi-platform support and a wide array of customizable modules make Ghostscript the premier solution to drive your print and document management needs.

Ghostscript is an interpreter for the PostScript® language and PDF files. Ghostscript consists of a PostScript interpreter layer and a graphics library.

## [What is Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/what-is-easy2patch)

Easy2Patch is a software that integrates with Microsoft Configuration Manager (aka. ConfigMgr or SCCM), WSUS and Intune. Apart from these, there is no software with which it is integrated. Easy2Patch team periodically checks more than 400 3rd party software every day with automatic and manual methods and reflects the updates in the catalog. Critical updates are published immediately, otherwise the catalog is published every Saturday. You can follow the catalog publications on [blog.easy2patch.com](https://blog.easy2patch.com).

## [Scan Microsoft ConfigMgr for Supported Third-Party Products for Patching (Update statistics)](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/scan-microsoft-configmgr-for-supported-third-party-products-for-patching-update-statistics)

Easy2Patch allows over 400 3rd party software to be updated. Its catalog expands every week and can support more 3rd party products. You can view how well the products in the Easy2Patch catalog are supported in your corporate network with the **Update Statistics** button. The **Update Statistics** button connects to the database of the SCCM server and compares it with the products in the catalogue. Next to each product, it shows how many computers are installed in the system. In order to see this information properly, it is necessary to specify the SCCM database on the settings screen.&#x20;

## [Easy2Patch 1.0 End Of Life](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/easy2patch-1.x-end-of-life)

Easy2Patch 1.0, which started its update life on December 23, 2021, will be updated for the last time on December 31, 2023. Easy2Patch 1.x versions will be end of life as of January 1, 2024. As of January 1, 2024, 1.x products will not be able to receive the catalog included in the updates. The current catalog can be used but new products and updates will not come. Additionally, errors that may occur in Easy2Patch 1.x versions will not be corrected. No security or application updates will be released.

## [Schema Files Not Found!](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/schema-files-not-found)

When the Schema folder has been deleted from the WSUS installation directory you cannot publish updates with Easy2Patch to WSUS environment and WSUS cannot process any updates.

## [WSUS Maintenance](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/wsus-maintenance)

WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) is a Microsoft tool for managing the distribution of updates released through Microsoft Update to computers in a corporate environment. To keep the WSUS running smoothly and to optimize its performance, regular maintenance tasks must be performed. When Easy2Patch is used with WSUS and/or SCCM, these maintenance operations are also important for the health of 3rd party update processes with Easy2Patch.

## [Most effective way to up to date 3rd party software in IT environment](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/most-effective-way-to-up-to-date-3rd-party-software-in-it-environment)

In an IT environment, keeping third-party software up-to-date is critical to maintaining security and ensuring optimum performance. Here are some effective ways to stay up to date:

**Automatic Patch Management**: Use patch management software like **Easy2Patch** to automate the third-party software update process. This software can scan for vulnerabilities, download patches and deploy them to your IT environment. It simplifies the task and provides timely updates.

## [Creating App Registrations for Easy2Patch](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/creating-app-registrations-for-easy2patch)

In this article, where we explain how to give the necessary permissions for the Intune Update and Application Deployment features that come with Easy2Patch 3.0 and the Critical Update Management with Defender features that come with Easy2Patch 3.1, you need to have the appropriate permissions because we will be running AppRegistrations on the Azure Portal.

## [Adding an in-house application to the Easy2Patch catalog](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/adding-an-in-house-application-to-the-easy2patch-catalog)

Security has been a major concern since the dawn of the information age. Especially nowadays, there are a lot of data breaches from relatively large companies. And a significant number of breaches are caused by software vulnerabilities rather than protocol vulnerabilities. In this article, I will talk about the importance of using up-to-date software and adding special products to the catalog.

## [Ransomwares And Defense Strategies](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/ransomwares-and-defense-strategies)

The rise of ransomware attacks has emerged as a major threat to cybersecurity in recent years. Ransomware is essentially a type of malware that blocks access to a computer system or individual files until a ransom is paid. Typically, the attackers demand payment in the form of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, which is difficult to trace. These attacks are often initiated through phishing emails or other social engineering techniques that trick users into clicking on a malicious link or downloading an infected file.

## [CVE-2023-2033 Google Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/cve-2023-2033-google-chrome-zero-day-vulnerability)

A new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome, marking the first time this year that a security flaw of this nature has been exploited in attacks. The vulnerability, CVE-2023-2033, is a type confusion issue in the V8 JavaScript engine, and Google has already released an emergency update to protect users.

## [Importance of Updating 3rd Party Applications](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/importance-of-updating-3rd-party-applications)

**Why it is important to update third-party applications**

**With the help of using updated versions, patch potential vulnerabilities fast**

The operating systems installed on our computers and the vulnerabilities of the applications running on those computers could create a security vulnerability at least as serious as external threats and viruses. Software vendors gives us the ability to fix the vulnerability by publishing new versions and patches. It is very important to use up-to-date versions of applications to avoid vulnerabilities that cause from older versions of them. Easy2Patch helps you fix these vulnerabilities by analyzing current versions and new patches of the applications and distributing them in a central manner.

## [Local Publishing Maximum Cab Size Setting](https://blog.easy2patch.com/articles/local-publishing-maximum-cab-size-setting)

There is a default limit for CAB files that can be published / created within WSUS Local Publishing. This limit is 384 MB. Therefore, updates larger than 384MB cannot be published over WSUS. However, this limit value may be changed and larger updates may be released. There are several ways to change this setting.
