This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
There are 61 versions of wscript.exe in the wild, the latest version being 5.8.9600.16384. By adding a startup entry to the run registry key, the file will be executed when the user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 191.52 KB. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Location Saisonniere from Rocher Digital.
The Microsoft Windows Script Host (WSH) is an automation technology for Microsoft Windows that provides scripting abilities comparable to batch files, but with a wider range of supported features. It was originally called Windows Scripting Host, but was renamed for the second release.
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft ® Windows Script Host.)
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of wscript.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce'
United States installs about 54.00% of Microsoft ® Windows Script Host.