Intune WSL Plugin

by Microsoft Corporationv1.25.4.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Intune compliance evaluation for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin --exact --version 1.25.4.0

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

Silent install command for Intune WSL Plugin

Intune WSL Plugin uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i IntuneWSLPluginInstaller.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Intune WSL Plugin →

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Installers · v1.25.4.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	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

2 known CVEs via NVD

medium4.2Patched in wingetCVE-2021-41363Oct 12, 2021
Intune Management Extension Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Patch Vendor advisory
high8.1Patched in wingetCVE-2021-31980Jun 8, 2021
Microsoft Intune Management Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 1h 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 Intune WSL Plugin on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin --exact --version 1.25.4.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Intune WSL Plugin silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin --exact 1.25.4.0 --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 Intune WSL Plugin?

Intune WSL Plugin uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i IntuneWSLPluginInstaller.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Intune WSL Plugin via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Intune WSL Plugin's Apps & Features entry.

Is Intune WSL Plugin free?

Intune WSL Plugin is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/shell-intune-samples) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Intune WSL Plugin 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 Intune WSL Plugin directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Intune WSL Plugin up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.IntuneWSLPlugin --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Intune WSL Plugin from microsoft/winget-pkgs.