GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

cdns.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 1d19ac17ac64010cadecc95e4ff523a2
Latest seen 2026-05-22 14:01:02 (5 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-22 14:01:01 (5 days ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Wacatac. 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
Trojan.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-22 14:01:02 (5 days ago)
File hash
1d19ac17ac64010cadecc95e4ff523a2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-22 14:01:01 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 14:01:02 (5 days ago).

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

cdns.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 14:01:02 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If cdns.exe 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 Trojan.Wacatac.

File Details

MD5: 1d19ac17ac64010cadecc95e4ff523a2
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-05-22 14:01:01 (5 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-22 14:01:02 (5 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-22 14:01:02 (5 days ago)

Detection screenshot

cdns.exe 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.

Common Places:

%appdata%
%appdata%\adobe

ThreatInfo has observed cdns.exe 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 cdns.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for cdns.exe 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

cdns.exe 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 0x000651c0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 3026944

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

.text 947712 bytes · 31.3% of section data
MD5 b7a19949b39eb649262e5e7825daa52e
.rdata 985600 bytes · 32.6% of section data
MD5 d762990ab01aabc28d8d9e351407de14
.data 106496 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 a0c817fb0440f4aee7b527a6ab6a3baa
/4 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 43dc7a0ae5a7067502907db800396667
/19 184320 bytes · 6.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8861d659441080cdefa5818c524efe9c
/32 37376 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e854d1e5e05596ce605f5e978c23544b
/46 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f50bedac90846940b396eaa3917fbc42
/65 331264 bytes · 10.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 207d2d35381df29fa77a536ebfc3e18e
/78 207872 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3d15e9163cf8ede020c222bf41b0eac3
/90 61952 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d228336461bffa274126fea77a592046
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b4f093476a48a5376c418d0dc1213b2c
.reloc 18432 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 0e3204176ed9715809d3fbd20b0431b0
.symtab 143360 bytes · 4.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c5b2a7ddae082c0bbd0d9d75cd99eb22

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 Trojan.Wacatac

This report identifies cdns.exe by MD5 1d19ac17ac64010cadecc95e4ff523a2. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1d19ac17ac64010cadecc95e4ff523a2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.