Why is Configuration Manager being flagged as malware by my antivirus solution?

Question

Why is Configuration Manager being flagged as malware by my antivirus solution?

Answer

Configuration Manager may be flagged as malware due to a false-positive detection. This is a known issue and not an actual infection.

• The software is safe when obtained from the official source.

  • To avoid this issue, always download Configuration Manager only from the official Download Store.
    Avoid repackaged, mirrored, or modified copies.

• If you need to proceed before antivirus signatures are corrected:
  You may temporarily allow-list the specific files or hashes flagged by your antivirus, in accordance with your organization’s security policy.

Once antivirus vendors update their signatures, the false detection should no longer appear.