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analyzing-macro-malware-in-office-documents

Extract and deobfuscate VBA/XLM macros from Office documents to reveal payloads and IOCs.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#malware #forensics #deobfuscation #macro #office #vba #xlm

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/Axxxxxxaaann/KAIRI-Skills --skill analyzing-macro-malware-in-office-documents

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Skill: analyzing-macro-malware-in-office-documents
Source: https://github.com/Axxxxxxaaann/KAIRI-Skills/tree/main/skills/analyzing-macro-malware-in-office-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Axxxxxxaaann/KAIRI-Skills --skill analyzing-macro-malware-in-office-documents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyzing macro malware in Office documents is a challenge due to obfuscated VBA/XLM macros, making it hard to quickly identify payloads, IOCs, and persistence mechanisms.

Core Features & Use Cases

VBA and XLM Macro Extraction: Detects and extracts macros from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
Deobfuscation & Analysis: Applies deobfuscation techniques to reveal hidden commands, URLs, and IOCs.
DDE/Remote Template Checks: Flags Dynamic Data Exchange usage and remote template injections for investigation.
Workflow Guidance: Provides end-to-end guidance for triage, extraction, verification, and reporting.

Quick Start

Analyze a suspicious Office document suspected of containing macros to retrieve the deobfuscated macro and IOCs.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyzing-macro-malware-in-office-documents

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract and deobfuscate VBA macros in a suspicious Office document?▼

To deobfuscate VBA macros in Office documents, you can use this Skill to automatically extract embedded scripts and apply deobfuscation routines to reveal hidden commands, URLs, and payloads.

What is the best way to analyze XLM macro malware in Excel files?▼

The best way to analyze XLM macro malware is using this Skill, which detects and extracts XLM scripts from Excel files to identify malicious payloads, persistence techniques, and external communications.

Can I detect remote template injection and DDE attacks in Word documents?▼

Yes, you can detect remote template injection and DDE attacks. This Skill flags Dynamic Data Exchange usage and remote template injections during the investigation of weaponized Office documents.

How do I enumerate IOCs from weaponized Office documents used in phishing campaigns?▼

You can enumerate IOCs from Office documents by using this Skill to perform IOC enumeration, which identifies delivery mechanisms and external communications associated with phishing campaigns.

Do I need oletools to investigate macro malware in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files?▼

Yes, you need oletools. This Skill requires oletools for VBA and XLM macro extraction, deobfuscation routines, and IOC enumeration to analyze Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents.

What is the workflow for triaging a suspicious Office document during a security investigation?▼

The workflow for triaging a suspicious Office document involves end-to-end guidance. This Skill provides steps for triage, extraction, verification, and reporting to investigate macro malware.

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