Starting January 2026, Adobe adopts a completely new release schedule for security patches. Instead of quarterly updates, there will now be monthly, isolated security fixes. This fundamental change in Adobe's security strategy has direct implications for how you manage and protect your Magento webshop. Let's look at what this means for your security workflow.
From quarterly to monthly
The new schedule introduces monthly security releases with isolated, non-cumulative fixes. This means each monthly release contains only that month's security fixes, without dependencies on previous patches. This approach makes it easier to apply specific fixes without going through a complete update cycle. For webshops with complex customizations, this is a significant improvement in manageability.
Annual full patch in May
In addition to monthly security fixes, there remains an annual full patch for the Adobe Commerce 2.4.x LTS release line, scheduled in May. This annual release combines all security fixes with broader improvements and bugfixes. The LTS release line receives three years of support, guaranteeing long-term stability for enterprise implementations. This two-track model offers flexibility: fast security response when needed, with a predictable annual major update.
Implications for your update strategy
The new schedule requires an adjustment in how you plan and execute updates. Monthly monitoring of security releases becomes more important, but the isolated nature of patches makes them faster to test and implement. Consider an automated monitoring setup for Adobe's security bulletins and plan a fixed moment per month for security review. The smaller, more frequent updates are ultimately less risky than large quarterly updates.
Ready for the new schedule?
The transition to monthly security patches offers an opportunity to optimize your security processes. With the right monitoring, testing and deployment workflows, your webshop becomes faster and more reliably protected against new threats. Would you like help setting up an efficient security update workflow?
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