Stop playing this Call of Duty on PC immediately—hackers can take over your system
Call of Duty: WWII on PC Game Pass is plagued by a critical RCE exploit that lets attackers remotely control your computer.
If you’re playing Call of Duty: WWII via PC Game Pass, you might want to stop—right now. A severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in the game’s multiplayer mode, allowing hackers to take control of other players’ PCs during online matches. The exploit has already been used to crash systems, open programs, and even display explicit content.
What’s happening with Call of Duty: WWII on Game Pass?
Since July 3, players have reported a disturbing pattern: while playing WWII online through Xbox Game Pass for PC, attackers have been able to:
- Force the game to crash
- Open Notepad or other apps remotely
- Change desktop backgrounds to inappropriate images
- Trigger PC shutdowns or restarts
- Play videos or download malicious files without consent
The exploit appears to affect only the Game Pass version of the game, not the Steam release. According to reports, the vulnerability stems from WWII’s outdated peer-to-peer matchmaking system, which exposes players’ IP addresses and allows attackers to inject commands directly into their systems.
Why this exploit is so dangerous
This isn’t just a case of cheating, it’s a full-blown security breach. The RCE exploit allows attackers to execute code on your machine without any action on your part. Worse, the game appears to run with administrator privileges, giving hackers near-total control over your system.
Security experts warn that this kind of vulnerability could be used to:
- Install malware
- Steal personal files
- Add your PC to a botnet
- Compromise your entire operating system
Activision and Microsoft remain silent
Despite growing concern from the community, neither Activision nor Microsoft has issued a public statement or taken the game offline. The exploit remains active, and there are no patches or workarounds available at this time.
Some players have even reported seeing a bizarre “calling card” left by the hacker: a photo of a lawyer from Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, a firm known for representing Activision in anti-cheat lawsuits. The implication? A sarcastic jab at Activision’s priorities—fighting cheaters in court while leaving their own games wide open.
What should players do?
Until this vulnerability is addressed, the only safe course of action is to:
- Avoid playing Call of Duty: WWII online via PC Game Pass
- Uninstall the game if you’ve already downloaded it
- Monitor your system for suspicious activity if you’ve played recently
- Use antivirus and firewall tools, though they may not fully prevent this exploit
“You can literally get your PC hacked,” warned one player on X. “This was sent to me by a subscriber. RT to spread awareness.”
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