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Database Entry
XWorm
Vendor detections: 17
| SHA256 hash: | 890ebb5cdbbf16fa19a4360e5b0662ea18077e248fb0891390ccb6e8bf1eb51b |
|---|---|
| SHA3-384 hash: | d8e1b46950b69262e7d766a06a30d7b3834542483977d66ad3138882c290e3aa03fc7ec945fbdc0670a2e01e159afa6b |
| SHA1 hash: | a8b75fcb50e5d92d2ec87a6f9dc9e73d94cc1532 |
| MD5 hash: | c480cf2bd37c9cee2fc9dc6cbbf1253a |
| humanhash: | uranus-friend-timing-august |
| File name: | c480cf2bd37c9cee2fc9dc6cbbf1253a.exe |
| Download: | download sample |
| Signature | XWorm |
| File size: | 3'149'390 bytes |
| First seen: | 2025-08-15 10:10:35 UTC |
| Last seen: | Never |
| File type: |  exe |
| MIME type: | application/x-dosexec |
| imphash | 112bfbb18727302cb5425c20a464b02e (52 x XWorm, 2 x AsyncRAT) |
| ssdeep | 49152:T0oQtbIwL5D4Jc+b01tnAyB63TANQnME+6Te8wT5:TwkPbiHd6Zm |
| Threatray | 21 similar samples on MalwareBazaar |
| TLSH | T11DE55C07A3FD01ECF0AAE278D67156219AF2BC538B34AFDF12545E151E73AD05A38722 |
| TrID | 66.6% (.EXE) InstallShield setup (43053/19/16) 16.2% (.EXE) Win64 Executable (generic) (10522/11/4) 7.7% (.EXE) Win16 NE executable (generic) (5038/12/1) 3.1% (.EXE) OS/2 Executable (generic) (2029/13) 3.0% (.EXE) Generic Win/DOS Executable (2002/3) |
| Magika | pebin |
| Reporter |  abuse_ch |
| Tags: | exe xworm |
Indicators Of Compromise (IOCs)
Below is a list of indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with this malware samples.
| IOC | ThreatFox Reference |
|---|---|
| 147.185.221.30:39982 | https://threatfox.abuse.ch/ioc/1568660/ |
Intelligence
File Origin
# of uploads :
1
# of downloads :
72
Origin country :
NLVendor Threat Intelligence
Malware family:
n/a
ID:
1
File name:
c480cf2bd37c9cee2fc9dc6cbbf1253a.exe
Verdict:
Malicious activity
Analysis date:
2025-08-15 10:12:50 UTC
Tags:
auto-startup auto-reg pastebin xworm remote
Note:
ANY.RUN is an interactive sandbox that analyzes all user actions rather than an uploaded sample
Detection:
XWorm
Verdict:
Malicious
Score:
99.9%
Tags:
asyncrat autorun emotet
Result
Verdict:
Malware
Maliciousness:
Behaviour
Creating a file
Creating a process from a recently created file
Enabling the 'hidden' option for recently created files
Creating a file in the %temp% subdirectories
Modifying an executable file
Сreating synchronization primitives
Creating a file in the Program Files subdirectories
DNS request
Connection attempt
Sending a custom TCP request
Delayed writing of the file
Unauthorized injection to a recently created process
Enabling autorun with the shell\open\command registry branches
Enabling autorun with the standard Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry branch
Infecting executable files
Enabling autorun by creating a file
Verdict:
Likely Malicious
Threat level:
7.5/10
Confidence:
100%
Tags:
anti-debug anti-vm base64 expiro explorer fingerprint fingerprint keylogger lolbin microsoft_visual_cc overlay rundll32 threat virus
Verdict:
Malicious
Labled as:
Trojan.Generic
Malware family:
XWorm
Verdict:
Malicious
Result
Threat name:
XWorm
Detection:
malicious
Classification:
spre.troj.evad
Score:
100 / 100
Signature
.NET source code contains method to dynamically call methods (often used by packers)
.NET source code contains potential unpacker
Antivirus detection for dropped file
C2 URLs / IPs found in malware configuration
Connects to a pastebin service (likely for C&C)
Contains functionality to inject code into remote processes
Creates an undocumented autostart registry key
Drops executable to a common third party application directory
Drops or copies MsMpEng.exe (Windows Defender, likely to bypass HIPS)
Drops PE files to the document folder of the user
Found malware configuration
Infects executable files (exe, dll, sys, html)
Joe Sandbox ML detected suspicious sample
Malicious sample detected (through community Yara rule)
Multi AV Scanner detection for dropped file
Multi AV Scanner detection for submitted file
Queries sensitive video device information (via WMI, Win32_VideoController, often done to detect virtual machines)
Sample uses string decryption to hide its real strings
Sigma detected: Files With System Process Name In Unsuspected Locations
Sigma detected: System File Execution Location Anomaly
Suricata IDS alerts for network traffic
Yara detected XWorm
Behaviour
Behavior Graph:
Score:
99%
Verdict:
Malware
File Type:
PE
Verdict:
inconclusive
YARA:
7 match(es)
Tags:
Executable Html PDB Path PE (Portable Executable) PE File Layout SFX 7z Win 64 Exe x64
Verdict:
Malicious
Threat:
Family.XWORM
Threat name:
Win64.Backdoor.Xworm
Status:
Malicious
First seen:
2025-08-11 17:56:00 UTC
File Type:
PE+ (Exe)
Extracted files:
152
AV detection:
21 of 24 (87.50%)
Threat level:
5/5
Detection(s):
Suspicious file
Verdict:
malicious
Label(s):
xworm
Similar samples:
+ 11 additional samples on MalwareBazaar
Result
Malware family:
xworm
Score:
10/10
Tags:
family:xworm persistence rat spyware stealer trojan
Behaviour
Modifies registry class
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
Enumerates physical storage devices
Drops file in Program Files directory
Adds Run key to start application
Enumerates connected drives
Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2
Drops startup file
Executes dropped EXE
Modifies system executable filetype association
Reads user/profile data of web browsers
Detect Xworm Payload
Xworm
Xworm family
Verdict:
Malicious
Tags:
n/a
YARA:
n/a
Unpacked files
SH256 hash:
890ebb5cdbbf16fa19a4360e5b0662ea18077e248fb0891390ccb6e8bf1eb51b
MD5 hash:
c480cf2bd37c9cee2fc9dc6cbbf1253a
SHA1 hash:
a8b75fcb50e5d92d2ec87a6f9dc9e73d94cc1532
SH256 hash:
4172d573062ad265f7d322d38883ccddff7b05e0820fb7ec3cf9801ebae64ed7
MD5 hash:
b447d3f9668152426c12a2c497346553
SHA1 hash:
0f9f02b33e97a37a0a83198d9277c7de30a2a133
Please note that we are no longer able to provide a coverage score for Virus Total.
Threat name:
Malicious File
Score:
1.00
YARA Signatures
MalwareBazaar uses YARA rules from several public and non-public repositories, such as YARAhub and Malpedia. Those are being matched against malware samples uploaded to MalwareBazaar as well as against any suspicious process dumps they may create. Please note that only results from TLP:CLEAR rules are being displayed.
| Rule name: | DebuggerCheck__API |
|---|---|
| Reference: | https://github.com/naxonez/yaraRules/blob/master/AntiDebugging.yara |
| Rule name: | DebuggerCheck__QueryInfo |
|---|---|
| Reference: | https://github.com/naxonez/yaraRules/blob/master/AntiDebugging.yara |
| Rule name: | DebuggerException__SetConsoleCtrl |
|---|---|
| Reference: | https://github.com/naxonez/yaraRules/blob/master/AntiDebugging.yara |
| Rule name: | golang_bin_JCorn_CSC846 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Justin Cornwell |
| Description: | CSC-846 Golang detection ruleset |
| Rule name: | MD5_Constants |
|---|---|
| Author: | phoul (@phoul) |
| Description: | Look for MD5 constants |
| Rule name: | meth_stackstrings |
|---|---|
| Author: | Willi Ballenthin |
| Rule name: | RIPEMD160_Constants |
|---|---|
| Author: | phoul (@phoul) |
| Description: | Look for RIPEMD-160 constants |
| Rule name: | SHA1_Constants |
|---|---|
| Author: | phoul (@phoul) |
| Description: | Look for SHA1 constants |
| Rule name: | SHA512_Constants |
|---|---|
| Author: | phoul (@phoul) |
| Description: | Look for SHA384/SHA512 constants |
| Rule name: | Sus_Obf_Enc_Spoof_Hide_PE |
|---|---|
| Author: | XiAnzheng |
| Description: | Check for Overlay, Obfuscating, Encrypting, Spoofing, Hiding, or Entropy Technique(can create FP) |
File information
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BLint
The following table provides more information about this file using BLint. BLint is a Binary Linter to check the security properties, and capabilities in executables.
Findings
| ID | Title | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| CHECK_AUTHENTICODE | Missing Authenticode | high |
| CHECK_DLL_CHARACTERISTICS | Missing dll Security Characteristics (GUARD_CF) | high |
Reviews
| ID | Capabilities | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| WIN32_PROCESS_API | Can Create Process and Threads | KERNEL32.dll::CreateProcessW KERNEL32.dll::CloseHandle |
| WIN_BASE_API | Uses Win Base API | KERNEL32.dll::TerminateProcess KERNEL32.dll::LoadLibraryExW KERNEL32.dll::GetDriveTypeA KERNEL32.dll::GetStartupInfoW KERNEL32.dll::GetCommandLineW KERNEL32.dll::GetCommandLineA |
| WIN_BASE_EXEC_API | Can Execute other programs | KERNEL32.dll::WriteConsoleW KERNEL32.dll::ReadConsoleW KERNEL32.dll::SetStdHandle KERNEL32.dll::GetConsoleOutputCP KERNEL32.dll::GetConsoleMode |
| WIN_BASE_IO_API | Can Create Files | KERNEL32.dll::CopyFileA KERNEL32.dll::CreateDirectoryW KERNEL32.dll::CreateFileA KERNEL32.dll::CreateFileW KERNEL32.dll::DeleteFileW KERNEL32.dll::GetFileAttributesA |
| WIN_REG_API | Can Manipulate Windows Registry | ADVAPI32.dll::RegCreateKeyExA ADVAPI32.dll::RegSetValueExA |
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