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CVE-2025-30397

Exploited

Microsoft Scripting Engine

Microsoft CVSS 7.5 Updated March 12, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A type confusion vulnerability in the Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network, potentially leading to code execution and system compromise. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain control over the affected system, making it a high-risk vulnerability."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type DLL
Target Asset jscript.dll
Standard Path %windir%\System32
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: jscript.dll (DLL)
$Targets = 'jscript.dll'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Scripting services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

High-risk vulnerability in Microsoft Scripting Engine, requires immediate patching to prevent code execution attacks

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Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.