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Call of Duty: WWII Xbox PC Version Hauled Offline Amid Security Concerns

XBOX PC GAME PASS PLATFORM, JUL 7 – Activision removed Call of Duty: WWII from PC Game Pass after hackers exploited a Remote Code Execution vulnerability affecting players’ computers within days of release, reports say.

  • Due to a critical security flaw affecting the PC version available on Microsoft’s Game Pass, Activision pulled Call of Duty: WWII from the service on July 5, 2025, following reports of hacker intrusions during gameplay.
  • This removal followed reports starting July 2 of a Remote Code Execution vulnerability that allowed attackers to take control of players' computers during live matches.
  • The exploit stems from a longstanding issue in older Call of Duty games using a peer-to-peer matchmaking system, which bypasses server protections and makes players vulnerable to attacks.
  • One viral clip posted on July 3 showed a player’s PC being hijacked with a message saying 'just RCEd your ass,' while security researchers warned this flaw could enable malware or ransomware deployment.
  • The incident highlights ongoing security risks in legacy titles and has led Activision and Microsoft to investigate and likely develop patches, while also coinciding with significant layoffs affecting the gaming division.
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Since June 30, the video game Call of Duty: WW2 is part of the Game Pass catalog for consoles and computers with Windows operating system. This inclusion generated an increase in the number of players, but also attracted the attention of cybercriminals.Experts in digital security, such as Cloudfare and CheckPoint, warned about a critical vulnerability that affects the PC version. This allows attackers to perform remote code executions (RCE), a t…

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The FPS Review broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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