patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
unpatched
-
a word derived from
patch.
Example Sentences
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He said the hacker groups usually target out-of-date or unpatched security systems, or use traditional phishing methods—baiting users with fake emails or texts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Palo Alto, California-based VMware fixed the bug back in February 2021 but the attacks are targeting older, unpatched versions of the product.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
There will always be people with older unpatched versions of firmware on their wallets — like Reich — and he’s confident newer devices will still be vulnerable in different ways even if they’re patched.
From The Verge ● Jan. 24, 2022
China’s most-used software vulnerability is in unpatched Microsoft Object Linking and Embedding technology that allows hackers to use documents to send malware.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2021
Spiders started building new webs in abandoned huts; dust started to sift in from unpatched roofs in golden spicules.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
