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wextract.exe

wextract.exe is a Windows extraction helper used by self-extracting archives. When invoked by an SFX, it presents an Explorer-style folder picker.

windows gui CLI File Explorer GUI

Choose destination (Explorer dialog)

Try Example
File Explorer GUI

  1. Launch the provided self-extracting package

  2. When asked for the destination, use Browse… to pick the path

Mitigations:

  • Block unknown SFX packages; enforce MOTW-aware protections

Contributor: ClickGrab (2025-09-16)

Extract SFX quietly (command exec demo)

Try Example
CLI

Demonstrates silent extraction when an SFX supports it. Use only benign self-extracting archives in testing.

  1. Press Win-R

  2. Type: "C:\Path\To\Archive.exe" /T:"%TEMP%\demo" /Q

  3. Press Enter

Mitigations:

  • Flag silent SFX extractions from unknown sources

Contributor: ClickGrab (2025-09-16)