File name:

WmiPrvSE.exe

Full analysis: https://app.any.run/tasks/0940c485-6a14-4350-92e7-c923457c3d8e
Verdict: Malicious activity
Threats:

XWorm is a remote access trojan (RAT) sold as a malware-as-a-service. It possesses an extensive hacking toolset and is capable of gathering private information and files from the infected computer, hijacking MetaMask and Telegram accounts, and tracking user activity. XWorm is typically delivered to victims' computers through multi-stage attacks that start with phishing emails.

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Analysis date: March 24, 2025, 15:21:21
OS: Windows 10 Professional (build: 19045, 64 bit)
Tags:
xworm
remote
Indicators:
MIME: application/vnd.microsoft.portable-executable
File info: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386 Mono/.Net assembly, for MS Windows, 3 sections
MD5:

EC259CE663D09465C4D21B005CF73948

SHA1:

AB23B95DA4AD9451B9886AB288D4B5B8F1820039

SHA256:

9F81B80E073C56BF1CB2A4F2178EACF0F13858E31908FCD85397A452382BD371

SSDEEP:

1536:O324c5QiZglF39lZY6+O0qUmVsjbVMo6hhuvXr8lo9:O3H3iilF39l6O0qUmGjYaPio9

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  • MALICIOUS

    • Uses Task Scheduler to run other applications

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • XWORM has been detected (SURICATA)

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Create files in the Startup directory

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Changes the autorun value in the registry

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • XWORM has been detected (YARA)

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

  • SUSPICIOUS

    • Starts a Microsoft application from unusual location

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Process drops legitimate windows executable

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Executable content was dropped or overwritten

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Reads the date of Windows installation

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • The process executes via Task Scheduler

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7980)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 5392)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 8184)

    • Connects to unusual port

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Contacting a server suspected of hosting an CnC

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Reads security settings of Internet Explorer

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

  • INFO

    • Reads the computer name

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7980)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 8184)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 5392)

    • Reads the machine GUID from the registry

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 8184)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7980)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 5392)

    • Process checks computer location settings

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Autorun file from Startup directory

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)

    • Checks supported languages

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 8184)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7980)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)
      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 5392)

    • Reads the software policy settings

      • slui.exe (PID: 8084)

    • Creates files or folders in the user directory

      • WmiPrvSE.exe (PID: 7284)
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XWorm

(PID) Process(7284) WmiPrvSE.exe
C2morning-ultimately.gl.at.ply.gg:14531
Keys
AES<123456789>
Options
Splitter<Xwormmm>
Sleep time3
USB drop nameXWorm V5.2
MutexGNRHR6CNXKcizv8c
No Malware configuration.

TRiD

.exe | Generic CIL Executable (.NET, Mono, etc.) (56.7)
.exe | Win64 Executable (generic) (21.3)
.scr | Windows screen saver (10.1)
.dll | Win32 Dynamic Link Library (generic) (5)
.exe | Win32 Executable (generic) (3.4)

EXIF

EXE

MachineType: Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
TimeStamp: 2025:03:24 15:03:56+00:00
ImageFileCharacteristics: Executable, 32-bit
PEType: PE32
LinkerVersion: 11
CodeSize: 34816
InitializedDataSize: 64512
UninitializedDataSize: -
EntryPoint: 0xa6ee
OSVersion: 4
ImageVersion: -
SubsystemVersion: 4
Subsystem: Windows GUI
FileVersionNumber: 6.2.19041.3636
ProductVersionNumber: 6.2.19041.3636
FileFlagsMask: 0x003f
FileFlags: (none)
FileOS: Win32
ObjectFileType: Executable application
FileSubtype: -
LanguageCode: Neutral
CharacterSet: Unicode
CompanyName: Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription: WMI Provider Host
FileVersion: 6.2.19041.3636
InternalName: WmiPrvSE.exe
LegalCopyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFileName: WmiPrvSE.exe
ProductName: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
ProductVersion: 6.2.19041.3636
AssemblyVersion: 6.2.19041.3636
No data.
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Total processes
133
Monitored processes
8
Malicious processes
1
Suspicious processes
0

Behavior graph

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start #XWORM wmiprvse.exe schtasks.exe no specs conhost.exe no specs svchost.exe wmiprvse.exe no specs slui.exe wmiprvse.exe no specs wmiprvse.exe no specs

Process information

PID
CMD
Path
Indicators
Parent process
2196C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService -p -s DnscacheC:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
services.exe
User:
NETWORK SERVICE
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
SYSTEM
Description:
Host Process for Windows Services
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\combase.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel.appcore.dll
5392"C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe"C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe—svchost.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
WMI Provider Host
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.2.19041.3636
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\wmiprvse.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\mscoree.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
7284"C:\Users\admin\Desktop\WmiPrvSE.exe" C:\Users\admin\Desktop\WmiPrvSE.exe
explorer.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
WMI Provider Host
Version:
6.2.19041.3636
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\desktop\wmiprvse.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\mscoree.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
XWorm
(PID) Process(7284) WmiPrvSE.exe
C2morning-ultimately.gl.at.ply.gg:14531
Keys
AES<123456789>
Options
Splitter<Xwormmm>
Sleep time3
USB drop nameXWorm V5.2
MutexGNRHR6CNXKcizv8c
7608"C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "WmiPrvSE" /tr "C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe"C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe—WmiPrvSE.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
Task Scheduler Configuration Tool
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\schtasks.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcp_win.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\combase.dll
7616\??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\conhost.exe 0xffffffff -ForceV1C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe—schtasks.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
Console Window Host
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\conhost.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcp_win.dll
c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\shcore.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\combase.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
7980"C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe"C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe—svchost.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
WMI Provider Host
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.2.19041.3636
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\wmiprvse.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\mscoree.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\apphelp.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
8084C:\WINDOWS\System32\slui.exe -EmbeddingC:\Windows\System32\slui.exe
svchost.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
Windows Activation Client
Exit code:
0
Version:
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Modules
Images
c:\windows\system32\slui.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
c:\windows\system32\user32.dll
8184"C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe"C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe—svchost.exe
User:
admin
Company:
Microsoft Corporation
Integrity Level:
MEDIUM
Description:
WMI Provider Host
Exit code:
0
Version:
6.2.19041.3636
Modules
Images
c:\users\admin\wmiprvse.exe
c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
c:\windows\system32\mscoree.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernel32.dll
c:\windows\system32\kernelbase.dll
c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
c:\windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
c:\windows\system32\sechost.dll
c:\windows\system32\rpcrt4.dll
c:\windows\system32\bcrypt.dll
Total events
5 219
Read events
5 218
Write events
1
Delete events
0

Modification events

(PID) Process:(7284) WmiPrvSE.exeKey:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Operation:writeName:WmiPrvSE
Value:
C:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exe
Executable files
1
Suspicious files
1
Text files
0
Unknown types
0

Dropped files

PID
Process
Filename
Type
7284WmiPrvSE.exeC:\Users\admin\WmiPrvSE.exeexecutable
MD5:EC259CE663D09465C4D21B005CF73948
SHA256:9F81B80E073C56BF1CB2A4F2178EACF0F13858E31908FCD85397A452382BD371
7284WmiPrvSE.exeC:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\WmiPrvSE.lnkbinary
MD5:ECB2134D9EDF94ABBCB75F1DB0F9F75B
SHA256:6DE39E640EAE5010F9906633EC22EAAC2ED22B9F05FD995F8575876D41D62D52
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HTTP(S) requests
3
TCP/UDP connections
29
DNS requests
9
Threats
14

HTTP requests

PID
Process
Method
HTTP Code
IP
URL
CN
Type
Size
Reputation
2104
svchost.exe
GET
200
2.19.11.105:80
http://crl.microsoft.com/pki/crl/products/MicRooCerAut2011_2011_03_22.crl
unknown
—
—
whitelisted
—
—
POST
500
20.83.72.98:443
https://activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com/SLActivateProduct/SLActivateProduct.asmx?configextension=Retail
unknown
xml
512 b
whitelisted
—
—
POST
500
20.83.72.98:443
https://activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com/SLActivateProduct/SLActivateProduct.asmx?configextension=Retail
unknown
xml
512 b
whitelisted
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Connections

PID
Process
IP
Domain
ASN
CN
Reputation
4
System
192.168.100.255:138
—
—
—
whitelisted
—
—
51.124.78.146:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
2104
svchost.exe
51.104.136.2:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
IE
whitelisted
2104
svchost.exe
2.19.11.105:80
crl.microsoft.com
Elisa Oyj
NL
whitelisted
2104
svchost.exe
51.124.78.146:443
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
NL
whitelisted
7284
WmiPrvSE.exe
147.185.221.26:14531
morning-ultimately.gl.at.ply.gg
PLAYIT-GG
US
malicious
4
System
192.168.100.255:137
—
—
—
whitelisted
2316
slui.exe
20.83.72.98:443
activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
US
whitelisted
8084
slui.exe
20.83.72.98:443
activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com
MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK
US
whitelisted

DNS requests

Domain
IP
Reputation
settings-win.data.microsoft.com
  • 51.124.78.146
  • 51.104.136.2
whitelisted
google.com
  • 142.250.184.238
whitelisted
crl.microsoft.com
  • 2.19.11.105
  • 2.19.11.120
whitelisted
morning-ultimately.gl.at.ply.gg
  • 147.185.221.26
malicious
activation-v2.sls.microsoft.com
  • 20.83.72.98
whitelisted

Threats

PID
Process
Class
Message
2196
svchost.exe
A Network Trojan was detected
MALWARE [ANY.RUN] Suspected domain Associated with Malware Distribution (.ply .gg)
2196
svchost.exe
Potentially Bad Traffic
ET INFO playit .gg Tunneling Domain in DNS Lookup
2196
svchost.exe
Misc activity
ET TA_ABUSED_SERVICES Tunneling Service in DNS Lookup (* .ply .gg)
7284
WmiPrvSE.exe
Malware Command and Control Activity Detected
REMOTE [ANY.RUN] Xworm TCP Packet
7284
WmiPrvSE.exe
Malware Command and Control Activity Detected
REMOTE [ANY.RUN] Xworm TCP Packet
2196
svchost.exe
A Network Trojan was detected
MALWARE [ANY.RUN] Suspected domain Associated with Malware Distribution (.ply .gg)
2196
svchost.exe
Misc activity
ET TA_ABUSED_SERVICES Tunneling Service in DNS Lookup (* .ply .gg)
2196
svchost.exe
Potentially Bad Traffic
ET INFO playit .gg Tunneling Domain in DNS Lookup
7284
WmiPrvSE.exe
Malware Command and Control Activity Detected
REMOTE [ANY.RUN] Xworm TCP Packet
7284
WmiPrvSE.exe
Malware Command and Control Activity Detected
REMOTE [ANY.RUN] Xworm TCP Packet
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WmiPrvSE.exe