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Wget2

by GNUv2.2.1

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GNU Wget2 is the successor of GNU Wget, a file and recursive website downloader.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id GNU.Wget2 --exact --version 2.2.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v2.2.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64Portable-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

3 known CVEs via NVD

  • medium4.8Fix availableCVE-2026-1858affects <=2.2.1Apr 29, 2026

    wget2 accepts a server certificate with incorrect Key Usage (KU) or Extended Key Usage (EKU). If the attackers compromise a certificate (with the associated private key) issued for a different purpose, they may be able to reuse it for TLS server authentication.

  • high7.6Patched in wingetCVE-2025-69195affects before 2.2.1Jan 8, 2026

    A flaw was found in GNU Wget2. This vulnerability, a stack-based buffer overflow, occurs in the filename sanitization logic when processing attacker-controlled URL paths, particularly when filename restriction options are active. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a...

  • high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2025-69194affects before 2.2.1Jan 8, 2026

    A security issue was discovered in GNU Wget2 when handling Metalink documents. The application fails to properly validate file paths provided in Metalink <file name> elements. An attacker can abuse this behavior to write files to unintended locations on the system. This can lead...

Source: NVD, updated 6h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Wget2 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GNU.Wget2 --exact --version 2.2.1. winget downloads the installer from GNU and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Wget2 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GNU.Wget2 --exact 2.2.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Wget2 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id GNU.Wget2 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Wget2's Apps & Features entry.
Is Wget2 free?
Wget2 is distributed under LGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/rockdaboot/wget2) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Wget2 work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Wget2 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Wget2 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id GNU.Wget2 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Wget2 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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