CDPR Warns Cyberpunk 2077 Gamers To Avoid Mods Due To Serious Security Exploit
When it comes to using the internet in any way, a general rule of thumb is that you should never download software from a source that you do not trust. Yesterday, CD Projekt Red Support sent out a tweet to dissuade people from downloading mods for Cyberpunk 2077 because a vulnerability was found the modding system's implementation.
If you plan to use @CyberpunkGame mods/custom saves on PC, use caution. We've been made aware of a vulnerability in external DLL files the game uses which can be used to execute code on PCs. Issue will be fixed ASAP. For now, please refrain from using files from unknown sources.
— CD PROJEKT RED CS (@CDPRED_Support) February 2, 2021
No matter the specifics, this issue poses an undue security risk to Cyberpunk 2077 players who want to mod their game. For the time being, it is best to avoid mods from Cyberpunk 2077 altogether until CD Projekt Red and independent researchers can verify that all the kinks are worked out. Hopefully, no more issues will crop up, though, but keep an eye on HotHardware for updates if they do.