Deprecated version of WiX could lead to security issues
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### Pre-flight checklist
- [x] I have read the [contribution documentation](https://github.com/electron/forge/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) for this project.
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### Forge version
7.8.1
### Electron version
36.0.0
### Operating system
Windows 11 Enterprise (22631)
### Last known working Forge version
_No response_
### Expected behavior
The WiX version used should be > 3 because of the deprecation.
### Actual behavior
When following the documentation for using the WiX MSI maker it says to install WiX v3, but when i follow the link to their documentation I stumble upon this message saying it's deprecated since february 2025:

For security concerns I can't use that at my company but they still want us to produce a MSI installer.
### Steps to reproduce
Follow the documentation here : https://www.electronforge.io/config/makers/wix-msi
### Additional information
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