.reg files are associated with the Windows NT registry editor (regedit), making the registry susceptible to Trojan Horse attacks.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 1997-01-01
Updated: 2026-06-16
Base Score: 9.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Severity: High
Base Score: 9.1
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity: Critical
EPSS: 0.08967