Exchange Server Security Update, 10/13 and 10/15

Please see the following scheduled Information Technology Services (ITS) maintenance process:

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

Start Time: 8 p.m.

End Time: 11:59 p.m.

The following work is being completed: ITS is installing a security update on both production Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) servers to address a vulnerability.

All affected groups: WSU Exchange users

All affected processes:

  • ITS will update one production Exchange server each night, temporarily removing it from service while it installs the update and reboots the server.
  • Exchange services are expected to remain available throughout the maintenance window, since the remaining production server will continue to operate during each update.

Duration of impact: No service outage or disruption is expected during this maintenance window.

Necessary follow-up steps: None

Questions? Please contact Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-4357.