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The webbrowser control tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Microsoft Scripting Engine and its associated security vulnerabilities, particularly CVE-2025-30397, a zero-day exploit that was actively used in attacks. This legacy component, which underpins web browser control functionality in Windows, poses ongoing risks for enterprise IT environments. Threads under this tag focus on the implications of such vulnerabilities for system security, the challenges of maintaining legacy web technologies, and the importance of applying Microsoft's security updates. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and security administrators managing Windows systems with embedded browser controls.
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    CVE-2025-30397: Critical Zero-Day Exploited in Windows Legacy Scripting Engine

    In the rapidly shifting landscape of Windows security, the spotlight once again falls on Microsoft’s legacy components—this time, the Microsoft Scripting Engine. As of the May 2025 Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft confirmed that CVE-2025-30397, a major zero-day vulnerability in its Scripting...
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