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He said the hacker groups usually target out-of-date or unpatched security systems, or use traditional phishing methods—baiting users with fake emails or texts.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
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
Some of those Kaseya fixed by May, including another SQL injection flaw, but the Dutch group said others were still unpatched when ransomware started hitting hundreds of businesses in early July.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2021
He then peers into my ear with his unpatched eye, bobbing his head as he does.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
