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wshom.ocx file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-03-02 23:55:42 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-08 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft ® Windows Script Host Runtime Library.
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
- 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
wshom.ocx is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft ® Windows Script Host Runtime Library. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-08 23:01:16 (2 weeks 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: | Microsoft ® Windows Script Host Runtime Library |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | f58923faafcb20984857287c32d828ec |
| Size: | 120 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-03-02 23:55:42 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-08 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-08 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\videodownloader |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed wshom.ocx 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 wshom.ocx across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 19.4% 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 wshom.ocx 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
wshom.ocx 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.
b0024e20446cdd4d65ad5cc21d520c94
a7fc6934bf46db61215b1fd2054a1dcb
95a9e72c0ce31e1ae37480e1bc94b459
183b9518b6d6ecc1ae475becee4d421c
31f4b3ca0884eef2713da98ab763ff95
8b052294014b851656d959a6b93f4e0a
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.