GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
node.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago).
Signed by Node.js Foundation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
node.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Node.js. The reported company name is Node.js. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years 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: | Node.js |
| Company Name: | Node.js |
| MD5: | 983a6d858813a00ec6d14b5867b85bfa |
| Size: | 23 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-06-20 23:14:38 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Node.js Foundation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on node.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen node.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 Taiwan 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 node.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
node.exe 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a62cc1744394ddb2c686e5bf545cb5a2
8a986a1468dcdc7b4b1c1a79a18c61f9
5b5bd85b67779e23586f726f4f11d058
a2993b1a950b32f091a32051293335f1
af7b3d51c9f5f0ee7468c545f976739c
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.