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git-credential-helper-selector.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5c5f6815592775dfa80cbfb1fe13c3ff
Latest seen 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago)
Size 74 KB
Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component. 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

git-credential-helper-selector.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month 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

MD5: 5c5f6815592775dfa80cbfb1fe13c3ff
Size: 74 KB
First Published: 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-22 23:01:08 (a month ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component
Status: Valid

The signature on git-credential-helper-selector.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:

%programfiles%\microsoft visual studio\2022\community\common7\ide\commonextensions\microsoft\teamfoundation\team explorer\git\mingw64

ThreatInfo has observed git-credential-helper-selector.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 git-credential-helper-selector.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 git-credential-helper-selector.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

git-credential-helper-selector.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 0x00001400
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 60416

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

.text 41472 bytes · 68.6% of section data
MD5 83f1477cfb61ed5138850b1da346d050
.data 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 fbe608ec3e27f2c359ebe7d466efe33f
.rdata 7680 bytes · 12.7% of section data
MD5 9feb7493cfc807e8dd4c40bb17cae095
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 ab6a4267abcb757a9a8eafdb1c71a464
.xdata 1536 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ed3b1c3d680f7d8cb1b64b7a4a3462b9
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4608 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 9ff36502e93c3f257b4fad208d1ec36f
.tls 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 53c7df86a54605a8550a38bd4270b9a7
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 69113b7f5e6b2ca098f72ed462365f87

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 5c5f6815592775dfa80cbfb1fe13c3ff.
  • 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.