Wireshark

by The Wireshark developer community, https://www.wireshark.orgv4.6.8

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The world's most popular network protocol analyzer.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id WiresharkFoundation.Wireshark --exact --version 4.6.8

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

Silent install command for Wireshark

Wireshark uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

Wireshark-4.6.8-x64.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Wireshark →

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About

Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer. It lets you see what's happening on your network at a microscopic level. It is the de facto (and often de jure) standard across many industries and educational institutions.

Wireshark development thrives thanks to the contributions of networking experts across the globe. It is the continuation of a project that started in 1998.

Installers · v4.6.8

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	EXE NSIS	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

low2.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15168affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
BLF file parser in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows possible information disclosure
Vendor advisory
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15174affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
Catapult DCT2000 protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory
medium4.7Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15173affects before 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
pcapng file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15172affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
FMP/NOTIFY protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15171affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
SSH protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15170affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
Z39.50 protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15169affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
UMTS FP protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory
high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-15167affects before 4.4.17, 4.6.7Jul 8, 2026
DBS Etherwatch file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allows denial of service
Vendor advisory

Showing 8 of 25. Source: NVD, updated 2h 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 Wireshark on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id WiresharkFoundation.Wireshark --exact --version 4.6.8. winget downloads the installer from The Wireshark developer community, https://www.wireshark.org and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Wireshark silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id WiresharkFoundation.Wireshark --exact 4.6.8 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Wireshark?

Wireshark uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Wireshark-4.6.8-x64.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Wireshark via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id WiresharkFoundation.Wireshark --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Wireshark's Apps & Features entry.

Is Wireshark free?

Wireshark is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.wireshark.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Wireshark 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 Wireshark directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Wireshark up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id WiresharkFoundation.Wireshark --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Wireshark from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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