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aescript.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.TotalAV. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.TotalAV
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- c4a744a0de846c7a4791f570c6036e4a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-01-31 23:01:23 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVSCRIPT.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
aescript.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVSCRIPT. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is PUP.TotalAV, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If aescript.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.TotalAV.
File Details
| Product Name: | AVSCRIPT |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| MD5: | c4a744a0de846c7a4791f570c6036e4a |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-01-31 23:01:23 (4 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.TotalAV (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-25 23:01:11 (2 months ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aescript.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%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\coresdk |
ThreatInfo has observed aescript.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 aescript.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 55.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for aescript.dll is Windows 10 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
aescript.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1aef1bf4acfe55bcf3bebe3061659455
b6918d401621a9435d8b7b3e298a3cfa
658e0651cdf545e09c39eceb1e4f10b7
4d71464421d1a64f48c8bb6d76d6659f
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
fd69d1211f8ef27e27e73ebb3a6f812a
73205b5a62a7e1bf6cce4daba87c6079
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
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.TotalAV
This report identifies aescript.dll by MD5 c4a744a0de846c7a4791f570c6036e4a. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.