Microsoft patches Age of Empires II bug found with AI assistance

The specific flaw in Age of Empires II, identified as CVE-2026-50663, could have allowed attackers to gain remote code execution on a victim's computer. According to cybersecurity firm Rapid7, a successful exploit would enable hackers to place malicious files on the compromised machine, effectively giving them control.

A video shared on X demonstrated how the exploit could be carried out by inviting a victim to an attacker's lobby and having them accept the invitation. While there is no evidence that this particular bug was exploited in the wild, targeting video gamers is noted as an effective method for distributing malware and stealing sensitive information like passwords.