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WebView2Loader.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aa4a7e88e9cdb3c5c83169fb55ac0517
Latest seen 2025-04-12 23:02:14 (a year ago)
First seen 2025-04-12 23:01:55 (a year ago)
Size 123 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft Edge Embedded Browser WebView Loader
Signed by Microsoft Corporation;BeiJing IQIYI Science & Techonology Co.,Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-04-12 23:01:55 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-04-12 23:02:14 (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 & Techonology 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 23:02:14 (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: aa4a7e88e9cdb3c5c83169fb55ac0517
Size: 123 KB
First Published: 2025-04-12 23:01:55 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-04-12 23:02:14 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-04-12 23:02:14 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Corporation;BeiJing IQIYI Science & Techonology 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 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00003ff0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 104448

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

.text 64000 bytes · 61.3% of section data
MD5 b36763288f6c7a85dd4f141fe359fe01
.rdata 30208 bytes · 28.9% of section data
MD5 dc2bda5c214690c1b33b27e364e20aa9
.data 2560 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 884f56104ed4e5b44e58c3c42431baa9
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f13624d9aa9dfe39844a13bcdc520b77
.tls 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 c52468da25b3f3f6b65a6aff3dffc706
.reloc 5120 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 1e833bc326c26b0e98ad405ce75b1727

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 aa4a7e88e9cdb3c5c83169fb55ac0517.
  • 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.