Windows scripting engine: remote code execution (CVE-2022-41128)

high severity · exploited in the wild · published 2022-11-08

A crafted file, page or request can make Windows run attacker code on the PC. Attackers already use this flaw in the wild.

Fixed in: 10.0.22621.819

CVE: CVE-2022-41128

Source: Microsoft (MSRC)

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 10.0.22621.819. Check the version you have and update to 10.0.22621.819 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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