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winget.exe

Windows Package Manager tool

Paths

  • C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\winget.exe

Commands

Execute

Downloads a file from the web address specified in .yml file and executes it on the system. Local manifest setting must be enabled in winget for it to work: `winget settings --enable LocalManifestFiles`

Use case: Download and execute an arbitrary file from the internet

Privileges: Local Administrator - required to enable local manifest setting

winget.exe install --manifest {PATH:.yml}

Download

Download and install any software from the Microsoft Store using its name or Store ID, even if the Microsoft Store App itself is blocked on the machine. For example, use "Sysinternals Suite" or `9p7knl5rwt25` for obtaining ProcDump, PsExec via the Sysinternals Suite. Note: a Microsoft account is required for this.

Use case: Download and install software from Microsoft Store, even if Microsoft Store App is blocked

Privileges: User

winget.exe install --accept-package-agreements -s msstore {name or ID}

AWL Bypass

Download and install any software from the Microsoft Store using its name or Store ID, even if the Microsoft Store App itself is blocked on the machine, and even if AppLocker is active on the machine. For example, use "Sysinternals Suite" or `9p7knl5rwt25` for obtaining ProcDump, PsExec via the Sysinternals Suite. Note: a Microsoft account is required for this.

Use case: Download and install software from Microsoft Store, even if Microsoft Store App is blocked, and AppLocker is activated on the machine

Privileges: User

winget.exe install --accept-package-agreements -s msstore {name or ID}

Detection

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