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codex.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- e745df0275bb086f4a1d1c4d20b4f4fd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days ago).
Product metadata: codex-windows-sandbox.
Signed by OpenAI OpCo, LLC. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
codex.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with codex-windows-sandbox. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If codex.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | codex-windows-sandbox |
| MD5: | e745df0275bb086f4a1d1c4d20b4f4fd |
| Size: | 210 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-24 23:00:28 (2 days 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: | OpenAI OpCo, LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on codex.exe 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:
| %appdata%\npm\node_modules\@openai\codex\node_modules\@openai\codex-win32-x64\vendor\x86_64-pc-windows-msvc |
ThreatInfo has observed codex.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 codex.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Jordan 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:
The most common operating system signal for codex.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
codex.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3c9bb8d8964ba06930d499bb8d97beb3
984b413fe70cde9c29d64100e8efc577
9f1a026a2371fb9bd5f8b41daaa3e8a0
5ac85e57b1f828735cd8482845f2244e
6e414354d814106cc250766df2ebcb28
31361dc89fcc82e24e09d9aba03851fd
020d753d568050f2f5621ac3cdc838a9
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.Heur!
This report identifies codex.exe by MD5 e745df0275bb086f4a1d1c4d20b4f4fd. 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.