| File name: | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe |
| Full analysis: | https://app.any.run/tasks/530e38df-9281-4939-b5e1-7202a810363d |
| 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. |
| Analysis date: | July 14, 2024, 17:53:04 |
| OS: | Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (build: 7601, 32 bit) |
| Tags: | |
| Indicators: | |
| MIME: | application/x-dosexec |
| File info: | PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386 Mono/.Net assembly, for MS Windows |
| MD5: | 7638B064F6D3F66F7211891D7B571913 |
| SHA1: | 62F0527D8C3D4307C268503DB9684DB9F78EACF7 |
| SHA256: | FEECA2C33F872ECAE2B49276F2F56D192FCB72B153DC2B851A0B2EE6609159DE |
| SSDEEP: | 6144:2lxgObIphOdyij7jiInVn9ntTcA/hfqjwccT18j:vzhOdyij7jiInVn9ntTcA5fqEdT18j |
MALICIOUS
Drops the executable file immediately after the start
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Changes the autorun value in the registry
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Create files in the Startup directory
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Uses Task Scheduler to run other applications
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
XWORM has been detected (YARA)
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
XWORM has been detected (SURICATA)
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Connects to the CnC server
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
SUSPICIOUS
Reads the Internet Settings
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Reads security settings of Internet Explorer
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Executable content was dropped or overwritten
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Checks for external IP
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Connects to unusual port
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Executing commands from a ".bat" file
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Uses TIMEOUT.EXE to delay execution
- cmd.exe (PID: 2440)
Starts CMD.EXE for commands execution
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Contacting a server suspected of hosting an CnC
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Deletes scheduled task without confirmation
- schtasks.exe (PID: 1504)
INFO
Reads Environment values
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Reads the machine GUID from the registry
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Checks supported languages
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Reads the computer name
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Disables trace logs
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Creates files or folders in the user directory
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
Create files in a temporary directory
- XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe (PID: 3384)
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XWorm
(PID) Process(3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe
C241.216.183.103:4444
Keys
AES123
Options
Splitter<Xwormmm>
Sleep time3
USB drop nameXWorm V5.2
MutexuAfVz7yndlEkaAQE
TRiD
| .exe | | | Generic CIL Executable (.NET, Mono, etc.) (63.1) |
|---|---|---|
| .exe | | | Win64 Executable (generic) (23.8) |
| .dll | | | Win32 Dynamic Link Library (generic) (5.6) |
| .exe | | | Win32 Executable (generic) (3.8) |
| .exe | | | Generic Win/DOS Executable (1.7) |
EXIF
EXE
| MachineType: | Intel 386 or later, and compatibles |
|---|---|
| TimeStamp: | 2024:07:14 17:29:48+00:00 |
| ImageFileCharacteristics: | Executable, 32-bit |
| PEType: | PE32 |
| LinkerVersion: | 11 |
| CodeSize: | 64000 |
| InitializedDataSize: | 211968 |
| UninitializedDataSize: | - |
| EntryPoint: | 0x1197e |
| OSVersion: | 4 |
| ImageVersion: | - |
| SubsystemVersion: | 4 |
| Subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| FileVersionNumber: | 1.0.0.0 |
| ProductVersionNumber: | 1.0.0.0 |
| FileFlagsMask: | 0x003f |
| FileFlags: | (none) |
| FileOS: | Win32 |
| ObjectFileType: | Executable application |
| FileSubtype: | - |
| LanguageCode: | Neutral |
| CharacterSet: | Unicode |
| FileDescription: | |
| FileVersion: | 1.0.0.0 |
| InternalName: | XClient.exe |
| LegalCopyright: | |
| OriginalFileName: | XClient.exe |
| ProductVersion: | 1.0.0.0 |
| AssemblyVersion: | 1.0.0.0 |
Total processes
45
Monitored processes
5
Malicious processes
1
Suspicious processes
0
Behavior graph
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Process information
PID | CMD | Path | Indicators | Parent process | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1504 | "C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /delete /f /tn "XClient" | C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe | — | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Manages scheduled tasks Exit code: 1 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 2440 | C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c ""C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp4A10.tmp.bat"" | C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe | — | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Windows Command Processor Exit code: 1 Version: 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850) Modules
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| 2580 | timeout 3 | C:\Windows\System32\timeout.exe | — | cmd.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: timeout - pauses command processing Exit code: 0 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 2732 | "C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "XClient" /tr "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\XClient.exe" | C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe | — | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Manages scheduled tasks Exit code: 0 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 3384 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe" | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | explorer.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Exit code: 0 Version: 1.0.0.0 Modules
XWorm(PID) Process(3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe C241.216.183.103:4444 Keys AES123 Options Splitter<Xwormmm> Sleep time3 USB drop nameXWorm V5.2 MutexuAfVz7yndlEkaAQE | |||||||||||||||
Total events
4 814
Read events
4 792
Write events
21
Delete events
1
Modification events
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASAPI32 |
| Operation: | write | Name: | EnableFileTracing |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASAPI32 |
| Operation: | write | Name: | EnableConsoleTracing |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASAPI32 |
| Operation: | write | Name: | FileTracingMask |
Value: | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASAPI32 |
| Operation: | write | Name: | ConsoleTracingMask |
Value: | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASAPI32 |
| Operation: | write | Name: | MaxFileSize |
Value: 1048576 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASAPI32 |
| Operation: | write | Name: | FileDirectory |
Value: %windir%\tracing | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASMANCS |
| Operation: | write | Name: | EnableFileTracing |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASMANCS |
| Operation: | write | Name: | EnableConsoleTracing |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASMANCS |
| Operation: | write | Name: | FileTracingMask |
Value: | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3384) XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\XWormLoader 5_RASMANCS |
| Operation: | write | Name: | ConsoleTracingMask |
Value: | |||
Executable files
1
Suspicious files
1
Text files
1
Unknown types
0
Dropped files
PID | Process | Filename | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\XClient.exe | executable | |
MD5:7638B064F6D3F66F7211891D7B571913 | SHA256:FEECA2C33F872ECAE2B49276F2F56D192FCB72B153DC2B851A0B2EE6609159DE | |||
| 3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp4A10.tmp.bat | text | |
MD5:E766FFD6B7BF30FBA2E31A42C8392549 | SHA256:1CD1F13CBA02A95461AB5E6F7BFF895B2761E6A12711BA598FEC26A5F80F6A00 | |||
| 3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\XClient.lnk | binary | |
MD5:3AF748B45F820FE513A6361F13A019AF | SHA256:63AFF27A68701373C34964ACFF1EF5638902C4E5657362070F3559188B270AAC | |||
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HTTP(S) requests
5
TCP/UDP connections
14
DNS requests
8
Threats
7
HTTP requests
PID | Process | Method | HTTP Code | IP | URL | CN | Type | Size | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | GET | 200 | 208.95.112.1:80 | http://ip-api.com/line/?fields=hosting | unknown | — | — | shared |
1372 | svchost.exe | GET | 304 | 2.19.126.137:80 | http://ctldl.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3/static/trustedr/en/disallowedcertstl.cab?33775f6043c93e33 | unknown | — | — | whitelisted |
1372 | svchost.exe | GET | 200 | 2.16.164.123:80 | http://crl.microsoft.com/pki/crl/products/MicRooCerAut2011_2011_03_22.crl | unknown | — | — | whitelisted |
1060 | svchost.exe | GET | 304 | 199.232.210.172:80 | http://ctldl.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3/static/trustedr/en/disallowedcertstl.cab?60bcd71e49d094b3 | unknown | — | — | whitelisted |
1372 | svchost.exe | GET | 200 | 88.221.169.152:80 | http://www.microsoft.com/pkiops/crl/MicSecSerCA2011_2011-10-18.crl | unknown | — | — | whitelisted |
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Connections
PID | Process | IP | Domain | ASN | CN | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | System | 192.168.100.255:137 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
2564 | svchost.exe | 239.255.255.250:3702 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
1372 | svchost.exe | 20.73.194.208:443 | — | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | NL | whitelisted |
1060 | svchost.exe | 224.0.0.252:5355 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
4 | System | 192.168.100.255:138 | — | — | — | whitelisted |
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | 208.95.112.1:80 | ip-api.com | TUT-AS | US | unknown |
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | 41.216.183.103:4444 | — | AS-DC | PL | unknown |
1372 | svchost.exe | 4.231.128.59:443 | settings-win.data.microsoft.com | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK | IE | whitelisted |
1372 | svchost.exe | 2.19.126.137:80 | ctldl.windowsupdate.com | Akamai International B.V. | DE | unknown |
1372 | svchost.exe | 2.16.164.123:80 | crl.microsoft.com | Akamai International B.V. | NL | unknown |
DNS requests
Domain | IP | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
google.com |
| whitelisted |
ip-api.com |
| shared |
settings-win.data.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
ctldl.windowsupdate.com |
| whitelisted |
crl.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
www.microsoft.com |
| whitelisted |
Threats
PID | Process | Class | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
1060 | svchost.exe | Device Retrieving External IP Address Detected | INFO [ANY.RUN] External IP Check (ip-api .com) |
1060 | svchost.exe | Device Retrieving External IP Address Detected | ET INFO External IP Lookup Domain in DNS Lookup (ip-api .com) |
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Device Retrieving External IP Address Detected | ET POLICY External IP Lookup ip-api.com |
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Device Retrieving External IP Address Detected | POLICY [ANY.RUN] External Hosting Lookup by ip-api |
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Misc Attack | ET DROP Spamhaus DROP Listed Traffic Inbound group 3 |
3384 | XWormLoader 5.2 x32.exe | Malware Command and Control Activity Detected | REMOTE [ANY.RUN] Xworm TCP Packet |
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