Vulnerability Management 16.0: Faster Patch Scans

Key Points

NinjaOne Vulnerability Management 16.0 improves the two factors that drive remediation: the ability to patch software in your environment and the speed of assessing current status.
Devices now run a single consolidated patch scan instead of one scan per product, cutting scan time from 5+ minutes to roughly 30 seconds, about 90% faster.
Consolidated scanning lowers CPU and resource impact on endpoints with no change in coverage, so scans can run during business hours without slowing users.
The third-party patch catalog grows every month, with 146 new products added from April through September 2026 (55 for Windows and 91 for macOS).
Coverage tracks current releases, with 1,021 new software versions detected in the last 90 days and an average of 12.3 patches published per day over the last 30 days.
Applications that were previously unsupported may now be covered, so teams that hit a gap in an earlier evaluation should review the latest catalog.

Effective vulnerability remediation depends on two factors: your ability to patch software in your environment, and how quickly you can assess your current status.

NinjaOne Vulnerability Management 16.0 improves both. Patch scans now run roughly 90% faster, and our third-party software catalog expands monthly. These improvements close the two gaps that slow remediation: limited actionable coverage, and delayed visibility.

Patch scans that finish in about 30 seconds

We rebuilt how devices scan for missing patches. Previously, each product required a separate scan. Now devices run a single consolidated scan.

The result:

Total scan time drops from 5+ minutes to roughly 30 seconds.
CPU and resource impact on managed endpoints is far lower.
There is no trade-off in coverage. The same products are scanned, just more efficiently.

Why consolidated scanning matters

Frequent scans are now possible, even during midday. Minimal device impact allows IT to run scans during business hours without users noticing slowdowns or battery drains. You no longer need to schedule scans around the workday.

See your fleet sooner. At scale, shaving minutes off every device adds up. Thousands of endpoints report dramatically faster, so admins get a near-real-time view of exposure instead of waiting on overnight cycles.

Spend less time watching patches run. Faster scans and installations mean technicians spend less time waiting on patching and more time on work that moves the business forward.

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A patch catalog that grows every month

Speed is only effective if the necessary software is included in the catalog. Since third-party applications account for much of the real-world exposure, teams shouldn’t have to wait on vendor roadmaps or for us to secure the apps in their environment.

That’s why we treat third-party coverage as a living resource. We add new applications every month.

Key figures include:

146 new products added from April through September 2026: 55 for Windows and 91 for macOS.
1,021 new software versions detected in the last 90 days, so coverage tracks current releases and not just a static list.
An average of 12.3 patches published per day over the last 30 days.

“Not supported” is no longer a permanent answer. With monthly catalog updates, applications not covered in the last quarter may now be included. If you previously evaluated NinjaOne and encountered a coverage gap, we encourage you to review the latest offerings.

Niche apps get attention too. Applications outside the usual patching tools are often the ones targeted by attackers, and our ongoing expansion addresses these less common risks.

Better together

Broad coverage tells you what you can fix, while fast scans highlight what needs fixing right now. With version16.0, you can scan a larger share of your software estate more frequently, with less friction for users and less waiting for technicians. This accelerates the process from finding a vulnerability to closing it.