Release Date: October 14, 2025
Download: Get 9.3.970.6 here at https://www.tenable.com/downloads/tenable-patch-management) 
Changelog: View Release Notes here at https://docs.tenable.com/release-notes/Content/patch-management/2025.htm#Tenable-Patch-Management-9.3.970.6-(2025-10-14)
Docs: Tenable Patch Management Documentation at https://docs.tenable.com/patch-management.htm

We’re pleased to announce that Tenable Patch Management on-premise v9.3.970.6 is here! This major release brings expanded OS coverage and significant improvements to patching workflows across all platforms. This version also includes key enhancements to metadata automation, reboot handling, and overall performance.

Note: We strongly recommend upgrading to version 9.3.970.6 to ensure continued coverage and reliability.

Key Release Highlights:

Linux
Expanded OS Coverage: Now officially supporting more enterprise distributions, including:
RHEL, Oracle, Alma, & Rocky Linux (versions 8, 9, 10)
Debian (11, 12, 13)
CentOS Stream (9, 10)
Reboot Chaining: Added support for automated post-patch reboots, especially for kernel-level updates, to reduce manual intervention.
Metadata Automation: Automatically generates repository metadata for enterprise Linux applications, ensuring version accuracy.

macOS
Expanded Apple Silicon Support: Full third-party patching support for M-Series devices running macOS 26 (Tahoe), macOS Sequoia (15), Sonoma (14), and Ventura (13).
Vastly Improved 3rd-Party App Patching: Added metadata and patching for a wide range of business-critical apps. Please see list of apps here at https://docs.tenable.com/release-notes/Content/patch-management/2025.htm#Tenable-Patch-Management-9.3.970.6-(2025-10-14).

Windows
BIOS & Driver Patching: Enhanced support for BIOS and hardware driver updates from major vendors including Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
Workflow Improvements: Folder-based operations now better utilize provided path context for more reliable actions.

Questions? We’re a ping away! Reach us at connect.tenable.com. 

Thanks,
Ahmad Maruf
Tenable Ecosystem Product Management