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wscript.exe

wscript.exe (Windows Script Host) is a Windows utility that executes scripts in various languages including VBScript and JScript. It's designed to run scripts on Windows systems with a graphical user interface. Attackers commonly abuse wscript.exe to execute malicious scripts while evading detection.

windows cli MOTW UAC

Fix Windows License

Try Example
MOTW

Your Windows license needs to be reactivated. Follow these steps to keep your system activated:

  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard

  2. Type wscript and press Enter

  3. Press Ctrl-V to paste the activation script

  4. Press Enter to execute

References:

Mitigations:

  • Disable or restrict Windows Script Host through Group Policy

  • Monitor for suspicious wscript.exe executions

  • Never run scripts from untrusted sources

  • Be suspicious of requests to fix Windows licensing via scripts

Contributor: Michael Haag (2025-09-09)

Update Internet Settings

Try Example
UAC

Your internet connection settings need to be updated. Apply this fix to restore proper connectivity:

  1. Press Win on your keyboard

  2. Type wscript and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter

  3. Click Yes when prompted

  4. Press Ctrl-V to paste the network configuration script

  5. Press Enter to execute

References:

Mitigations:

  • Disable or restrict Windows Script Host through Group Policy

  • Monitor for suspicious wscript.exe executions

  • Never run scripts from untrusted sources

  • Use official network troubleshooting tools provided by Windows

Contributor: Michael Haag (2025-09-09)