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WebView2Loader.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8458c5b15a43434df6a6b2b9eec02e9a
Latest seen 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago)
First seen 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago)
Size 171 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader
Signed by Microsoft Corporation;Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Corporation;Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

WebView2Loader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 8458c5b15a43434df6a6b2b9eec02e9a
Size: 171 KB
First Published: 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-04-12 23:01:48 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation;Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on WebView2Loader.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\iqiyi video\lstyle\13.3.5.9162\qyappplugin

ThreatInfo has observed WebView2Loader.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen WebView2Loader.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WebView2Loader.dll is Windows 7 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

WebView2Loader.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00004640
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 154112

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 89088 bytes · 57.8% of section data
MD5 a023a63e03cb1872cc28028391069a44
.rdata 46592 bytes · 30.2% of section data
MD5 2155a1e370680e6a4b38e6738ac1a4c6
.data 3072 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 12de2429176f1b63a60cec889c867ac2
.pdata 5632 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 ddf8a4f1bfbee047718f7dc7dd921199
.gxfg 4608 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e0c748047d1567e9e9ddc7197b1aa642
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
.tls 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 995c80de7181a8979e09de9a8e0f24d3
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 558ce965571c7826bc939ff44a4a6221
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 cf206da77420747949c219881177ba23

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8458c5b15a43434df6a6b2b9eec02e9a.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.