PowerShell
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PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Install with winget
$ winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell --exact --version 7.6.6.0Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.
Silent install command for PowerShell
PowerShell uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.
msiexec.exe /i PowerShell-7.6.6-win-x64.msi /quiet /norestart
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About
PowerShell is a cross-platform (Windows, Linux, and macOS) automation and configuration tool/framework that works well with your existing tools and is optimized for dealing with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), REST APIs, and object models.
It includes a command-line shell, an associated scripting language and a framework for processing cmdlets.
Installers · v7.6.6.0
| Architecture | Type | Scope | Install | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x86 | MSIX | - | Direct | |
| x86 | MSI WiX | machine | Direct | |
| x64 | MSIX | - | Direct | |
| x64 | MSI WiX | machine | Direct | |
| arm64 | MSIX | - | Direct | |
| arm64 | MSI WiX | machine | Direct |
Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.
Security
25 known CVEs via NVD
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Relative path traversal in Microsoft PowerShell Core allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Server-side request forgery (ssrf) in Microsoft PowerShell Core allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Improper input validation in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Improper access control in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints in Windows PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Frequently asked questions
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Recent versions
- 7.6.6.0latest
- 7.6.5.0
- 7.6.4.0
- 7.6.3.0
- 7.6.2.0
- 7.6.1.0
- 7.6.0.0
- 7.5.11.0
- 7.5.10.0
- 7.5.8.0