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xweb_elf.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-11-21 21:57:57 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-21 21:57:57 (4 years ago).
Signed by Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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
- 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
xweb_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with XWeb. The reported company name is Tencent. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-21 21:57:57 (4 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: | XWeb |
| Company Name: | Tencent |
| MD5: | 497e8c079757937add1417107fe6d205 |
| Size: | 800 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-11-21 21:57:57 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-21 21:57:57 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-21 21:57:57 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tencent Technology(Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on xweb_elf.dll 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%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\xweb\204 |
ThreatInfo has observed xweb_elf.dll 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 xweb_elf.dll 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 Malaysia 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 xweb_elf.dll is Windows 8.1 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
xweb_elf.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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.
71e23686a264d566a44ba8fbc489e040
c0576503e01e0febbd4fab039c761a10
d2f986f57f95af0c529d1f918971f152
2421e9c2deeda024d751719b2d602ad9
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
30edb5bb8240c8ecbd2802dd5461662f
842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
db13e7a8da93a4ab7e839e95e475949a
652308fd69d77c5e4b05d899c3ac67bf
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.