title: Shell Execution via Git - Linux
id: 47b3bbd4-1bf7-48cc-84ab-995362aaa75a
status: test
description: |
    Detects the use of the "git" utility to execute a shell. Such behavior may be associated with privilege escalation, unauthorized command execution, or to break out from restricted environments.
references:
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/git/#shell
author: Li Ling, Andy Parkidomo, Robert Rakowski, Blake Hartstein (Bloomberg L.P.)
date: 2024-09-02
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection:
        ParentImage|endswith: '/git'
        ParentCommandLine|contains|all:
            - ' -p '
            - 'help'
        CommandLine|contains:
            - 'bash 0<&1'
            - 'dash 0<&1'
            - 'sh 0<&1'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Suspicious Invocation of Shell via Rsync
id: 297241f3-8108-4b3a-8c15-2dda9f844594
status: experimental
description: |
    Detects the execution of a shell as sub process of "rsync" without the expected command line flag "-e" being used, which could be an indication of exploitation as described in CVE-2024-12084. This behavior is commonly associated with attempts to execute arbitrary commands or escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or further exploitation.
references:
    - https://sysdig.com/blog/detecting-and-mitigating-cve-2024-12084-rsync-remote-code-execution/
    - https://gist.github.com/Neo23x0/a20436375a1e26524931dd8ea1a3af10
author: Florian Roth
date: 2025-01-18
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1203
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection:
        ParentImage|endswith:
            - '/rsync'
            - '/rsyncd'
        Image|endswith:
            - '/ash'
            - '/bash'
            - '/csh'
            - '/dash'
            - '/ksh'
            - '/sh'
            - '/tcsh'
            - '/zsh'
    filter_main_expected:
        CommandLine|contains: ' -e '
    condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Capsh Shell Invocation - Linux
id: db1ac3be-f606-4e3a-89e0-9607cbe6b98a
status: test
description: |
    Detects the use of the "capsh" utility to invoke a shell.
references:
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/capsh/#shell
    - https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/security/current/linux-restricted-shell-breakout-via-linux-binary-s.html
author: Li Ling, Andy Parkidomo, Robert Rakowski, Blake Hartstein (Bloomberg L.P.)
date: 2024-09-02
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection:
        Image|endswith: '/capsh'
        CommandLine|endswith: ' --'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Inline Python Execution - Spawn Shell Via OS System Library
id: 2d2f44ff-4611-4778-a8fc-323a0e9850cc
status: test
description: |
    Detects execution of inline Python code via the "-c" in order to call the "system" function from the "os" library, and spawn a shell.
references:
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/python/#shell
author: Li Ling, Andy Parkidomo, Robert Rakowski, Blake Hartstein (Bloomberg L.P.)
date: 2024-09-02
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection_img:
        - Image|endswith:
              - '/python'
              - '/python2'
              - '/python3'
        - Image|contains:
              - '/python2.'  # python image is always of the form ../python3.10; ../python is just a symlink
              - '/python3.'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - ' -c '
            - 'os.system('
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '/bin/bash'
            - '/bin/dash'
            - '/bin/fish'
            - '/bin/sh'
            - '/bin/zsh'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Potential Netcat Reverse Shell Execution
id: 7f734ed0-4f47-46c0-837f-6ee62505abd9
status: test
description: Detects execution of netcat with the "-e" flag followed by common shells. This could be a sign of a potential reverse shell setup.
references:
    - https://pentestmonkey.net/cheat-sheet/shells/reverse-shell-cheat-sheet
    - https://www.revshells.com/
    - https://www.hackingtutorials.org/networking/hacking-netcat-part-2-bind-reverse-shells/
    - https://www.infosecademy.com/netcat-reverse-shells/
    - https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ncat.1.html
author: '@d4ns4n_, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)'
date: 2023-04-07
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection_nc:
        Image|endswith:
            - '/nc'
            - '/ncat'
    selection_flags:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ' -c '
            - ' -e '
    selection_shell:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ' ash'
            - ' bash'
            - ' bsh'
            - ' csh'
            - ' ksh'
            - ' pdksh'
            - ' sh'
            - ' tcsh'
            - '/bin/ash'
            - '/bin/bash'
            - '/bin/bsh'
            - '/bin/csh'
            - '/bin/ksh'
            - '/bin/pdksh'
            - '/bin/sh'
            - '/bin/tcsh'
            - '/bin/zsh'
            - '$IFSash'
            - '$IFSbash'
            - '$IFSbsh'
            - '$IFScsh'
            - '$IFSksh'
            - '$IFSpdksh'
            - '$IFSsh'
            - '$IFStcsh'
            - '$IFSzsh'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unlikely
level: high

title: Suspicious Invocation of Shell via AWK - Linux
id: 8c1a5675-cb85-452f-a298-b01b22a51856
status: test
description: |
    Detects the execution of "awk" or it's sibling commands, to invoke a shell using the system() function.
    This behavior is commonly associated with attempts to execute arbitrary commands or escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or further exploitation.
references:
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/awk/#shell
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/gawk/#shell
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/nawk/#shell
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/mawk/#shell
author: Li Ling, Andy Parkidomo, Robert Rakowski, Blake Hartstein (Bloomberg L.P.)
date: 2024-09-02
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection_img:
        Image|endswith:
            - '/awk'
            - '/gawk'
            - '/mawk'
            - '/nawk'
        CommandLine|contains: 'BEGIN {system'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '/bin/bash'
            - '/bin/dash'
            - '/bin/fish'
            - '/bin/sh'
            - '/bin/zsh'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Suspicious Java Children Processes
id: d292e0af-9a18-420c-9525-ec0ac3936892
status: test
description: Detects java process spawning suspicious children
references:
    - https://www.tecmint.com/different-types-of-linux-shells/
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-06-03
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection:
        ParentImage|endswith: '/java'
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '/bin/sh'
            - 'bash'
            - 'dash'
            - 'ksh'
            - 'zsh'
            - 'csh'
            - 'fish'
            - 'curl'
            - 'wget'
            - 'python'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Shell Invocation Via Ssh - Linux
id: 8737b7f6-8df3-4bb7-b1da-06019b99b687
status: test
description: |
    Detects the use of the "ssh" utility to execute a shell. Such behavior may be associated with privilege escalation, unauthorized command execution, or to break out from restricted environments.
references:
    - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/ssh/
    - https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/security/current/linux-restricted-shell-breakout-via-linux-binary-s.html
author: Li Ling, Andy Parkidomo, Robert Rakowski, Blake Hartstein (Bloomberg L.P.)
date: 2024-08-29
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection_img:
        Image|endswith: '/ssh'
        CommandLine|contains:
            - 'ProxyCommand=;'
            - 'permitlocalcommand=yes'
            - 'localhost'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '/bin/bash'
            - '/bin/dash'
            - '/bin/fish'
            - '/bin/sh'
            - '/bin/zsh'
            - 'sh 0<&2 1>&2'
            - 'sh 1>&2 0<&2'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: BPFDoor Abnormal Process ID or Lock File Accessed
id: 808146b2-9332-4d78-9416-d7e47012d83d
status: test
description: detects BPFDoor .lock and .pid files access in temporary file storage facility
references:
    - https://www.sandflysecurity.com/blog/bpfdoor-an-evasive-linux-backdoor-technical-analysis/
    - https://www.elastic.co/security-labs/a-peek-behind-the-bpfdoor
    - https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-bpfdoor-telecom-networks-sleeper-cells-threat-research-report/
    - https://github.com/rapid7/Rapid7-Labs/blob/741c7196ec12a0a56b63463d1fd726ff14d3a97a/BPFDoor/rapid7_detect_bpfdoor.sh
author: Rafal Piasecki
date: 2022-08-10
modified: 2026-03-30
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1106
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    product: linux
    service: auditd
detection:
    selection:
        type: 'PATH'
        name:
            - /var/run/aepmonend.pid
            - /var/run/auditd.lock
            - /var/run/cma.lock
            - /var/run/console-kit.pid
            - /var/run/consolekit.pid
            - /var/run/daemon.pid
            - /var/run/hald-addon.pid
            - /var/run/hald-smartd.pid
            - /var/run/haldrund.pid
            - /var/run/hp-health.pid
            - /var/run/hpasmlit.lock
            - /var/run/hpasmlited.pid
            - /var/run/kdevrund.pid
            - /var/run/lldpad.lock
            - /var/run/mcelog.pid
            - /var/run/system.pid
            - /var/run/uvp-srv.pid
            - /var/run/vmtoolagt.pid
            - /var/run/xinetd.lock
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unlikely
level: high

title: PCRE.NET Package Temp Files
id: 6e90ae7a-7cd3-473f-a035-4ebb72d961da
status: test
description: Detects processes creating temp files related to PCRE.NET package
references:
    - https://twitter.com/rbmaslen/status/1321859647091970051
    - https://twitter.com/tifkin_/status/1321916444557365248
author: Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g), OTR (Open Threat Research)
date: 2020-10-29
modified: 2022-10-09
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: file_event
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        TargetFilename|contains: \AppData\Local\Temp\ba9ea7344a4a5f591d6e5dc32a13494b\
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Windows Shell/Scripting Application File Write to Suspicious Folder
id: 1277f594-a7d1-4f28-a2d3-73af5cbeab43
status: test
description: Detects Windows shells and scripting applications that write files to suspicious folders
references:
    - Internal Research
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2021-11-20
modified: 2023-03-29
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: file_event
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_1:
        Image|endswith:
            - '\bash.exe'
            - '\cmd.exe'
            - '\cscript.exe'
            - '\msbuild.exe'  # https://github.com/elastic/detection-rules/blob/c76a39796972ecde44cb1da6df47f1b6562c9770/rules/windows/defense_evasion_execution_msbuild_started_by_office_app.toml
            - '\powershell.exe'
            - '\pwsh.exe'
            - '\sh.exe'
            - '\wscript.exe'
        TargetFilename|startswith:
            - 'C:\PerfLogs\'
            - 'C:\Users\Public\'
    selection_2:
        Image|endswith:
            - '\certutil.exe'
            - '\forfiles.exe'
            - '\mshta.exe'
            # - '\rundll32.exe' # Potential FP
            - '\schtasks.exe'
            - '\scriptrunner.exe'
            - '\wmic.exe'  # https://app.any.run/tasks/c903e9c8-0350-440c-8688-3881b556b8e0/
        TargetFilename|contains:
            - 'C:\PerfLogs\'
            - 'C:\Users\Public\'
            - 'C:\Windows\Temp\'
    condition: 1 of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: HackTool - Stracciatella Execution
id: 7a4d9232-92fc-404d-8ce1-4c92e7caf539
status: test
description: Detects Stracciatella which executes a Powershell runspace from within C# (aka SharpPick technique) with AMSI, ETW and Script Block Logging disabled based on PE metadata characteristics.
references:
    - https://github.com/mgeeky/Stracciatella
author: pH-T (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-04-17
modified: 2024-11-23
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.defense-impairment
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1685
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        - Image|endswith: '\Stracciatella.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'Stracciatella.exe'
        - Description: 'Stracciatella'
        - Hashes|contains:
              - 'SHA256=9d25e61ec1527e2a69d7c2a4e3fe2fe15890710c198a66a9f25d99fdf6c7b956'
              - 'SHA256=fd16609bd9830c63b9413671678bb159b89c357d21942ddbb6b93add808d121a'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unlikely
level: high

title: Suspicious Persistence Via VMwareToolBoxCmd.EXE VM State Change Script
id: 236d8e89-ed95-4789-a982-36f4643738ba
related:
    - id: 7aa4e81a-a65c-4e10-9f81-b200eb229d7d
      type: derived
status: test
description: Detects execution of the "VMwareToolBoxCmd.exe" with the "script" and "set" flag to setup a specific script that's located in a potentially suspicious location to run for a specific VM state
references:
    - https://bohops.com/2021/10/08/analyzing-and-detecting-a-vmtools-persistence-technique/
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-06-14
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.persistence
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_bin_img:
        - Image|endswith: '\VMwareToolBoxCmd.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'toolbox-cmd.exe'
    selection_bin_cli:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - ' script '
            - ' set '
    selection_susp_paths:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ':\PerfLogs\'
            - ':\Temp\'
            - ':\Windows\System32\Tasks\'
            - ':\Windows\Tasks\'
            - ':\Windows\Temp\'
            - '\AppData\Local\Temp'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Potentially Suspicious Execution From Parent Process In Public Folder
id: 69bd9b97-2be2-41b6-9816-fb08757a4d1a
status: test
description: |
    Detects a potentially suspicious execution of a parent process located in the "\Users\Public" folder executing a child process containing references to shell or scripting binaries and commandlines.
references:
    - https://redcanary.com/blog/blackbyte-ransomware/
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-02-25
modified: 2024-07-12
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.t1564
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_parent:
        ParentImage|contains: ':\Users\Public\'
    selection_child:
        - Image|endswith:
              - '\bitsadmin.exe'
              - '\certutil.exe'
              - '\cmd.exe'
              - '\cscript.exe'
              - '\mshta.exe'
              - '\powershell.exe'
              - '\pwsh.exe'
              - '\regsvr32.exe'
              - '\rundll32.exe'
              - '\wscript.exe'
        - CommandLine|contains:
              - 'bitsadmin'
              - 'certutil'
              - 'cscript'
              - 'mshta'
              - 'powershell'
              - 'regsvr32'
              - 'rundll32'
              - 'wscript'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Run PowerShell Script from Redirected Input Stream
id: c83bf4b5-cdf0-437c-90fa-43d734f7c476
status: test
description: Detects PowerShell script execution via input stream redirect
references:
    - https://github.com/LOLBAS-Project/LOLBAS/blob/4db780e0f0b2e2bb8cb1fa13e09196da9b9f1834/yml/LOLUtilz/OSBinaries/Powershell.yml
    - https://twitter.com/Moriarty_Meng/status/984380793383370752
author: Moriarty Meng (idea), Anton Kutepov (rule), oscd.community
date: 2020-10-17
modified: 2021-11-27
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        Image|endswith:
            - '\powershell.exe'
            - '\pwsh.exe'
        CommandLine|re: '\s-\s*<'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Add Insecure Download Source To Winget
id: 81a0ecb5-0a41-4ba1-b2ba-c944eb92bfa2
related:
    - id: 05ebafc8-7aa2-4bcd-a269-2aec93f9e842
      type: similar
    - id: c15a46a0-07d4-4c87-b4b6-89207835a83b
      type: similar
status: test
description: |
    Detects usage of winget to add a new insecure (http) download source.
    Winget will not allow the addition of insecure sources, hence this could indicate potential suspicious activity (or typos)
references:
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/source
    - https://github.com/nasbench/Misc-Research/tree/b9596e8109dcdb16ec353f316678927e507a5b8d/LOLBINs/Winget
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-04-17
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_img:
        - Image|endswith: '\winget.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'winget.exe'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - 'source '
            - 'add '
            - 'http://'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - False positives might occur if the users are unaware of such control checks
level: high

title: Suspicious Remote Child Process From Outlook
id: e212d415-0e93-435f-9e1a-f29005bb4723
related:
    - id: 208748f7-881d-47ac-a29c-07ea84bf691d # Outlook Child Processes
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects a suspicious child process spawning from Outlook where the image is located in a remote location (SMB/WebDav shares).
references:
    - https://github.com/sensepost/ruler
    - https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2018/12/overruled-containing-a-potentially-destructive-adversary.html
    - https://speakerdeck.com/heirhabarov/hunting-for-persistence-via-microsoft-exchange-server-or-outlook?slide=49
author: Markus Neis, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2018-12-27
modified: 2023-02-09
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1202
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        ParentImage|endswith: '\outlook.exe'
        Image|startswith: '\\\\'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Script Interpreter Execution From Suspicious Folder
id: 1228c958-e64e-4e71-92ad-7d429f4138ba
status: test
description: |
    Detects suspicious script execution from suspicious directories or folders accessible by environment variables that may indicate malware activity.
    Script interpreters (cscript, wscript, mshta, powershell) executing from folders like Temp, Public, or user profile directories may suggest attempts to evade detection or execute malicious scripts.
references:
    - https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/91ba814a86ddedc7a9d546e26f912c541205b47a853d227756ab1334ade92c3f
    - https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/shuckworm-russia-ukraine-military
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/shell/csidl
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-02-08
modified: 2026-02-17
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_proc_image:
        Image|endswith:
            - '\cscript.exe'
            - '\mshta.exe'
            - '\wscript.exe'
    selection_proc_flags:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ' -ep bypass '
            - ' -ExecutionPolicy bypass '
            - ' -w hidden '
            - '/e:javascript '
            - '/e:Jscript '
            - '/e:vbscript '
    selection_proc_original:
        OriginalFileName:
            - 'cscript.exe'
            - 'mshta.exe'
            - 'wscript.exe'
    selection_folders_1:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ':\Perflogs\'
            - ':\Users\Public\'
            - '\%Public%'
            - '\AppData\Local\Temp'
            - '\AppData\Roaming\Temp'
            - '\Temporary Internet'
            - '\Windows\Temp'
            - '\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\'
            - '%TEMP%'
            - '%TMP%'
            - '%LocalAppData%\Temp'
    selection_folders_2:
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Favorites\'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Favourites\'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Contacts\'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Documents\'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Music\'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Pictures\'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Videos\'
    filter_optional_chocolatey_installer:
        ParentImage:
            - 'C:\Windows\System32\Msiexec.exe'
            - 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Msiexec.exe'
        Image|endswith: '\powershell.exe'
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command'
            - 'AppData\Local\Temp\'
            - 'Install-Chocolatey.ps1'
    condition: 1 of selection_proc_* and 1 of selection_folders_* and not 1 of filter_optional_*
falsepositives:
    - Various legitimate software have been observed to use similar techniques for installation or update purposes;thus, it is recommended to review and tune filters for your environment to reduce false positives before deploying to production.
level: high

title: Renamed PingCastle Binary Execution
id: 2433a154-bb3d-42e4-86c3-a26bdac91c45
status: test
description: Detects the execution of a renamed "PingCastle" binary based on the PE metadata fields.
references:
    - https://thedfirreport.com/2023/10/30/netsupport-intrusion-results-in-domain-compromise/
    - https://www.pingcastle.com/documentation/scanner/
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems), X__Junior (Nextron Systems)
date: 2024-01-11
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1202
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        - OriginalFileName:
              - 'PingCastleReporting.exe'
              - 'PingCastleCloud.exe'
              - 'PingCastle.exe'
        - CommandLine|contains:
              - '--scanner aclcheck'
              - '--scanner antivirus'
              - '--scanner computerversion'
              - '--scanner foreignusers'
              - '--scanner laps_bitlocker'
              - '--scanner localadmin'
              - '--scanner nullsession'
              - '--scanner nullsession-trust'
              - '--scanner oxidbindings'
              - '--scanner remote'
              - '--scanner share'
              - '--scanner smb'
              - '--scanner smb3querynetwork'
              - '--scanner spooler'
              - '--scanner startup'
              - '--scanner zerologon'
        - CommandLine|contains: '--no-enum-limit'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - '--healthcheck'
              - '--level Full'
        - CommandLine|contains|all:
              - '--healthcheck'
              - '--server '
    filter_main_img:
        Image|endswith:
            - '\PingCastleReporting.exe'
            - '\PingCastleCloud.exe'
            - '\PingCastle.exe'
    condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PUA - Wsudo Suspicious Execution
id: bdeeabc9-ff2a-4a51-be59-bb253aac7891
status: test
description: Detects usage of wsudo (Windows Sudo Utility). Which is a tool that let the user execute programs with different permissions (System, Trusted Installer, Administrator...etc)
references:
    - https://github.com/M2Team/Privexec/
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-12-02
modified: 2023-02-14
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.privilege-escalation
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_metadata:
        - Image|endswith: '\wsudo.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'wsudo.exe'
        - Description: 'Windows sudo utility'
        - ParentImage|endswith: '\wsudo-bridge.exe'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '-u System'
            - '-uSystem'
            - '-u TrustedInstaller'
            - '-uTrustedInstaller'
            - ' --ti '
    condition: 1 of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Suspicious Program Names
id: efdd8dd5-cee8-4e59-9390-7d4d5e4dd6f6
status: test
description: Detects suspicious patterns in program names or folders that are often found in malicious samples or hacktools
references:
    - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1560.001/T1560.001.md
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-02-11
modified: 2023-03-22
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_image:
        - Image|contains:
              - '\CVE-202' # Update this when we reach the year 2100
              - '\CVE202' # Update this when we reach the year 2100
        - Image|endswith:
              - '\poc.exe'
              - '\artifact.exe'
              - '\artifact64.exe'
              - '\artifact_protected.exe'
              - '\artifact32.exe'
              - '\artifact32big.exe'
              - 'obfuscated.exe'
              - 'obfusc.exe'
              - '\meterpreter'
    selection_commandline:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - 'inject.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-CVE'
            - 'pupy.ps1'
            - 'payload.ps1'
            - 'beacon.ps1'
            - 'PowerView.ps1'
            - 'bypass.ps1'
            - 'obfuscated.ps1'
            - 'obfusc.ps1'
            - 'obfus.ps1'
            - 'obfs.ps1'
            - 'evil.ps1'
            - 'MiniDogz.ps1'
            - '_enc.ps1'
            - '\shell.ps1'
            - '\rshell.ps1'
            - 'revshell.ps1'
            - '\av.ps1'
            - '\av_test.ps1'
            - 'adrecon.ps1'
            - 'mimikatz.ps1'
            - '\PowerUp_'
            - 'powerup.ps1'
            - '\Temp\a.ps1'
            - '\Temp\p.ps1'
            - '\Temp\1.ps1'
            - 'Hound.ps1'
            - 'encode.ps1'
            - 'powercat.ps1'
    condition: 1 of selection*
falsepositives:
    - Legitimate tools that accidentally match on the searched patterns
level: high

title: Installation of WSL Kali-Linux
id: eca8ae39-5c3c-4321-b538-9e64fe25822e
status: experimental
description: |
    Detects installation of Kali Linux distribution through Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
    Attackers may use Kali Linux WSL to leverage its penetration testing tools and capabilities for malicious purposes.
references:
    - https://medium.com/@redfanatic7/running-kali-linux-on-windows-51ad95166e6e
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install
author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)
date: 2025-10-10
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_wsl_img:
        - Image|endswith: '\wsl.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'wsl'
    selection_wsl_install:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ' --install '
            - ' -i '
    selection_wsl_kali:
        CommandLine|contains: 'kali'
    condition: all of selection_wsl_*
falsepositives:
    - Legitimate installation or usage of Kali Linux WSL by administrators or security teams
level: high

title: Suspicious ArcSOC.exe Child Process
id: 8e95e73e-ba02-4a87-b4d7-0929b8053038
status: experimental
description: |
    Detects script interpreters, command-line tools, and similar suspicious child processes of ArcSOC.exe.
    ArcSOC.exe is the process name which hosts ArcGIS Server REST services. If an attacker compromises an ArcGIS
    Server system and uploads a malicious Server Object Extension (SOE), they can send crafted requests to the corresponding
    service endpoint and remotely execute code from the ArcSOC.exe process.
references:
    - https://reliaquest.com/blog/threat-spotlight-inside-flax-typhoons-arcgis-compromise/
    - https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/server/12.0/administer/windows/inside-an-arcgis-server-site.htm
author: Micah Babinski
date: 2025-11-25
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1203
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        ParentImage|endswith: '\ArcSOC.exe'
        Image|endswith:
            - '\cmd.exe'
            - '\cscript.exe'
            - '\mshta.exe'
            - '\powershell.exe'
            - '\pwsh.exe'
            - '\regsvr32.exe'
            - '\rundll32.exe'
            - '\wmic.exe'
            - '\wscript.exe'
    filter_main_cmd:
        Image|endswith: '\cmd.exe'
        CommandLine: 'cmd.exe /c "ver"'
    condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Outlook EnableUnsafeClientMailRules Setting Enabled
id: 55f0a3a1-846e-40eb-8273-677371b8d912
related:
    - id: 6763c6c8-bd01-4687-bc8d-4fa52cf8ba08 # Registry variation
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects an attacker trying to enable the outlook security setting "EnableUnsafeClientMailRules" which allows outlook to run applications or execute macros
references:
    - https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2018/12/overruled-containing-a-potentially-destructive-adversary.html
    - https://speakerdeck.com/heirhabarov/hunting-for-persistence-via-microsoft-exchange-server-or-outlook?slide=44
    - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-control-the-rule-actions-to-start-an-application-or-run-a-macro-in-outlook-2016-and-outlook-2013-e4964b72-173c-959d-5d7b-ead562979048
author: Markus Neis, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2018-12-27
modified: 2023-02-09
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1202
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        CommandLine|contains: '\Outlook\Security\EnableUnsafeClientMailRules'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Potential CobaltStrike Process Patterns
id: f35c5d71-b489-4e22-a115-f003df287317
status: test
description: Detects potential process patterns related to Cobalt Strike beacon activity
references:
    - https://hausec.com/2021/07/26/cobalt-strike-and-tradecraft/
    - https://thedfirreport.com/2021/08/29/cobalt-strike-a-defenders-guide/
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2021-07-27
modified: 2023-03-29
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_generic_1:
        CommandLine|endswith: 'cmd.exe /C whoami'
        ParentImage|startswith: 'C:\Temp\'
    selection_generic_2:
        ParentImage|endswith:
            - '\runonce.exe'
            - '\dllhost.exe'
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - 'cmd.exe /c echo'
            - '> \\\\.\\pipe'
    selection_conhost_1:
        ParentCommandLine|contains|all:
            - 'cmd.exe /C echo'
            - ' > \\\\.\\pipe'
        CommandLine|endswith: 'conhost.exe 0xffffffff -ForceV1'
    selection_conhost_2:
        ParentCommandLine|endswith: '/C whoami'
        CommandLine|endswith: 'conhost.exe 0xffffffff -ForceV1'
    condition: 1 of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Renamed NirCmd.EXE Execution
id: 264982dc-dbad-4dce-b707-1e0d3e0f73d9
status: test
description: Detects the execution of a renamed "NirCmd.exe" binary based on the PE metadata fields.
references:
    - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/01/17/new-ttps-observed-in-mint-sandstorm-campaign-targeting-high-profile-individuals-at-universities-and-research-orgs/
    - https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html
author: X__Junior (Nextron Systems)
date: 2024-03-11
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.stealth
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1202
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        OriginalFileName: 'NirCmd.exe'
    filter_main_img:
        Image|endswith:
            - '\nircmd.exe'
            - '\nircmdc.exe'
    condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Suspicious Greedy Compression Using Rar.EXE
id: afe52666-401e-4a02-b4ff-5d128990b8cb
status: test
description: Detects RAR usage that creates an archive from a suspicious folder, either a system folder or one of the folders often used by attackers for staging purposes
references:
    - https://decoded.avast.io/martinchlumecky/png-steganography
author: X__Junior (Nextron Systems), Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-12-15
modified: 2024-01-02
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: process_creation
detection:
    # Example : rar.exe a -m5 -r -y -ta20210204000000 -hp1qazxcde32ws -v2560k Asia1Dpt-PC-c.rar c:\\*.doc c:\\*.docx c:\\*.xls c:\\*.xlsx c:\\*.pdf c:\\*.ppt c:\\*.pptx c:\\*.jpg c:\\*.txt >nul
    selection_opt_1:
        - Image|endswith: '\rar.exe'
        - Description: 'Command line RAR'
    selection_opt_2:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '.exe a '
            - ' a -m'
    selection_cli_flags:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - ' -hp' # password
            - ' -r ' # recursive
    selection_cli_folders:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ' ?:\\\*.'
            - ' ?:\\\\\*.'
            - ' ?:\$Recycle.bin\'
            - ' ?:\PerfLogs\'
            - ' ?:\Temp'
            - ' ?:\Users\Public\'
            - ' ?:\Windows\'
            - ' %public%'
    condition: 1 of selection_opt_* and all of selection_cli_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PowerShell Download and Execution Cradles
id: 85b0b087-eddf-4a2b-b033-d771fa2b9775
status: test
description: Detects PowerShell download and execution cradles.
references:
    - https://github.com/VirtualAlllocEx/Payload-Download-Cradles/blob/88e8eca34464a547c90d9140d70e9866dcbc6a12/Download-Cradles.cmd
    - https://labs.withsecure.com/publications/fin7-target-veeam-servers
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-03-24
modified: 2025-07-18
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: process_creation
detection:
    selection_download:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '.DownloadString('
            - '.DownloadFile('
            - 'Invoke-WebRequest '
            - 'iwr '
            - 'Invoke-RestMethod '
            - 'irm '  # powershell -ep bypass -w h -c irm test.domain/ffe | iex
    selection_iex:
        CommandLine|contains:
            - ';iex $'
            - '| IEX'
            - '|IEX '
            - 'I`E`X'
            - 'I`EX'
            - 'IE`X'
            - 'iex '
            - 'IEX ('
            - 'IEX('
            - 'Invoke-Expression'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Some PowerShell installers were seen using similar combinations. Apply filters accordingly
level: high

title: Python Spawning Pretty TTY on Windows
id: 480e7e51-e797-47e3-8d72-ebfce65b6d8d
related:
    - id: 899133d5-4d7c-4a7f-94ee-27355c879d90
      type: derived
status: test
description: Detects python spawning a pretty tty
references:
    - https://www.volexity.com/blog/2022/06/02/zero-day-exploitation-of-atlassian-confluence/
author: Nextron Systems
date: 2022-06-03
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_img:
        Image|endswith:
            - 'python.exe' # no \ bc of e.g. ipython.exe
            - 'python3.exe'
            - 'python2.exe'
    selection_cli_1:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - 'import pty'
            - '.spawn('
    selection_cli_2:
        CommandLine|contains: 'from pty import spawn'
    condition: selection_img and 1 of selection_cli_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: VMToolsd Suspicious Child Process
id: 5687f942-867b-4578-ade7-1e341c46e99a
status: test
description: Detects suspicious child process creations of VMware Tools process which may indicate persistence setup
references:
    - https://bohops.com/2021/10/08/analyzing-and-detecting-a-vmtools-persistence-technique/
    - https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/61026070/136518004-b68cce7d-f9b8-4e9a-9b7b-53b1568a9a94.png
    - https://github.com/vmware/open-vm-tools/blob/master/open-vm-tools/tools.conf
author: bohops, Bhabesh Raj
date: 2021-10-08
modified: 2023-07-25
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.persistence
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_parent:
        ParentImage|endswith: '\vmtoolsd.exe'
    selection_img:
        - Image|endswith:
              - '\cmd.exe'
              - '\cscript.exe'
              - '\mshta.exe'
              - '\powershell.exe'
              - '\pwsh.exe'
              - '\regsvr32.exe'
              - '\rundll32.exe'
              - '\wscript.exe'
        - OriginalFileName:
              - 'Cmd.Exe'
              - 'cscript.exe'
              - 'MSHTA.EXE'
              - 'PowerShell.EXE'
              - 'pwsh.dll'
              - 'REGSVR32.EXE'
              - 'RUNDLL32.EXE'
              - 'wscript.exe'
    filter_main_vmwaretools_script:
        Image|endswith: '\cmd.exe'
        CommandLine|contains:
            - '\VMware\VMware Tools\poweron-vm-default.bat'
            - '\VMware\VMware Tools\poweroff-vm-default.bat'
            - '\VMware\VMware Tools\resume-vm-default.bat'
            - '\VMware\VMware Tools\suspend-vm-default.bat'
    filter_main_empty:
        Image|endswith: '\cmd.exe'
        CommandLine: ''
    filter_main_null:
        Image|endswith: '\cmd.exe'
        CommandLine: null
    condition: all of selection* and not 1 of filter_main_*
falsepositives:
    - Legitimate use by VM administrator
level: high

title: Abusable DLL Potential Sideloading From Suspicious Location
id: 799a5f48-0ac1-4e0f-9152-71d137d48c2a
status: test
description: Detects potential DLL sideloading of DLLs that are known to be abused from suspicious locations
references:
    - https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/f/behind-the-scenes-unveiling-the-hidden-workings-of-earth-preta.html
    - https://research.checkpoint.com/2023/beyond-the-horizon-traveling-the-world-on-camaro-dragons-usb-flash-drives/
author: X__Junior (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-07-11
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: image_load
    product: windows
detection:
    selection_dll:
        ImageLoaded|endswith:
            # Note: Add more generic DLLs that cannot be pin-pointed to a single application
            - '\coreclr.dll'
            - '\facesdk.dll'
            - '\HPCustPartUI.dll'
            - '\libcef.dll'
            - '\ZIPDLL.dll'
    selection_folders_1:
        ImageLoaded|contains:
            - ':\Perflogs\'
            - ':\Users\Public\'
            - '\Temporary Internet'
            - '\Windows\Temp\'
    selection_folders_2:
        - ImageLoaded|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Favorites\'
        - ImageLoaded|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Favourites\'
        - ImageLoaded|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Contacts\'
        - ImageLoaded|contains|all:
              - ':\Users\'
              - '\Pictures\'
    condition: selection_dll and 1 of selection_folders_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PCRE.NET Package Image Load
id: 84b0a8f3-680b-4096-a45b-e9a89221727c
status: test
description: Detects processes loading modules related to PCRE.NET package
references:
    - https://twitter.com/rbmaslen/status/1321859647091970051
    - https://twitter.com/tifkin_/status/1321916444557365248
author: Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g), OTR (Open Threat Research)
date: 2020-10-29
modified: 2022-10-09
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    category: image_load
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        ImageLoaded|contains: \AppData\Local\Temp\ba9ea7344a4a5f591d6e5dc32a13494b\
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Hacktool Ruler
id: 24549159-ac1b-479c-8175-d42aea947cae
status: test
description: This events that are generated when using the hacktool Ruler by Sensepost
references:
    - https://github.com/sensepost/ruler
    - https://github.com/sensepost/ruler/issues/47
    - https://github.com/staaldraad/go-ntlm/blob/cd032d41aa8ce5751c07cb7945400c0f5c81e2eb/ntlm/ntlmv1.go#L427
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-4776
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-4624
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-05-31
modified: 2022-10-09
tags:
    - attack.discovery
    - attack.execution
    - attack.collection
    - attack.lateral-movement
    - attack.t1087
    - attack.t1114
    - attack.t1059
    - attack.t1550.002
logsource:
    product: windows
    service: security
detection:
    selection1:
        EventID: 4776
        Workstation: 'RULER'
    selection2:
        EventID:
            - 4624
            - 4625
        WorkstationName: 'RULER'
    condition: (1 of selection*)
falsepositives:
    - Go utilities that use staaldraad awesome NTLM library
level: high

title: Windows Defender Threat Detected
id: 57b649ef-ff42-4fb0-8bf6-62da243a1708
status: stable
description: Detects actions taken by Windows Defender malware detection engines
references:
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/troubleshoot-microsoft-defender-antivirus
author: Ján Trenčanský
date: 2020-07-28
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    product: windows
    service: windefend
detection:
    selection:
        EventID:
            - 1006 # The antimalware engine found malware or other potentially unwanted software.
            - 1015 # The antimalware platform detected suspicious behavior.
            - 1116 # The antimalware platform detected malware or other potentially unwanted software.
            - 1117 # he antimalware platform performed an action to protect your system from malware or other potentially unwanted software.
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unlikely
level: high

title: Windows Defender AMSI Trigger Detected
id: ea9bf0fa-edec-4fb8-8b78-b119f2528186
status: stable
description: Detects triggering of AMSI by Windows Defender.
references:
    - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/amsi/how-amsi-helps
author: Bhabesh Raj
date: 2020-09-14
modified: 2022-12-07
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059
logsource:
    product: windows
    service: windefend
detection:
    selection:
        EventID: 1116 # The antimalware platform detected malware or other potentially unwanted software.
        SourceName: 'AMSI'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unlikely
level: high

title: AWS EC2 Startup Shell Script Change
id: 1ab3c5ed-5baf-417b-bb6b-78ca33f6c3df
status: test
description: Detects changes to the EC2 instance startup script. The shell script will be executed as root/SYSTEM every time the specific instances are booted up.
references:
    - https://github.com/RhinoSecurityLabs/pacu/blob/866376cd711666c775bbfcde0524c817f2c5b181/pacu/modules/ec2__startup_shell_script/main.py#L9
author: faloker
date: 2020-02-12
modified: 2022-06-07
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
    - attack.t1059.003
    - attack.t1059.004
logsource:
    product: aws
    service: cloudtrail
detection:
    selection_source:
        eventSource: ec2.amazonaws.com
        requestParameters.attribute: 'userData'
        eventName: ModifyInstanceAttribute
    condition: selection_source
falsepositives:
    - Valid changes to the startup script
level: high

title: PowerShell Called from an Executable Version Mismatch
id: c70e019b-1479-4b65-b0cc-cd0c6093a599
status: test
description: Detects PowerShell called from an executable by the version mismatch method
references:
    - https://adsecurity.org/?p=2921
author: Sean Metcalf (source), Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-03-05
modified: 2023-10-27
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_classic_start
detection:
    selection_engine:
        Data|contains:
            - 'EngineVersion=2.'
            - 'EngineVersion=4.'
            - 'EngineVersion=5.'
    selection_host:
        Data|contains: 'HostVersion=3.'
    condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Malicious PowerShell Scripts - PoshModule
id: 41025fd7-0466-4650-a813-574aaacbe7f4
related:
    - id: f331aa1f-8c53-4fc3-b083-cc159bc971cb
      type: similar
    - id: bf7286e7-c0be-460b-a7e8-5b2e07ecc2f2
      type: obsolete
status: test
description: Detects the execution of known offensive powershell scripts used for exploitation or reconnaissance
references:
    - https://github.com/PowerShellMafia/PowerSploit
    - https://github.com/NetSPI/PowerUpSQL
    - https://github.com/CsEnox/EventViewer-UACBypass
    - https://web.archive.org/web/20210511204621/https://github.com/AlsidOfficial/WSUSpendu
    - https://github.com/nettitude/Invoke-PowerThIEf
    - https://github.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn
    - https://github.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/PowerSharpPack/tree/master/PowerSharpBinaries
    - https://github.com/BC-SECURITY/Invoke-ZeroLogon/blob/111d17c7fec486d9bb23387e2e828b09a26075e4/Invoke-ZeroLogon.ps1
    - https://github.com/xorrior/RandomPS-Scripts/blob/848c919bfce4e2d67b626cbcf4404341cfe3d3b6/Get-DXWebcamVideo.ps1
    - https://github.com/rvrsh3ll/Misc-Powershell-Scripts/blob/6f23bb41f9675d7e2d32bacccff75e931ae00554/OfficeMemScraper.ps1
    - https://github.com/dafthack/DomainPasswordSpray/blob/b13d64a5834694aa73fd2aea9911a83027c465a7/DomainPasswordSpray.ps1
    - https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/threat-assessment-black-basta-ransomware/ # Invoke-TotalExec
    - https://research.nccgroup.com/2022/06/06/shining-the-light-on-black-basta/ # Invoke-TotalExec
    - https://github.com/HarmJ0y/DAMP
    - https://github.com/samratashok/nishang
    - https://github.com/DarkCoderSc/PowerRunAsSystem/
    - https://github.com/besimorhino/powercat
    - https://github.com/sadshade/veeam-creds/blob/6010eaf31ba41011b58d6af3950cffbf6f5cea32/Veeam-Get-Creds.ps1
    - https://github.com/The-Viper-One/Invoke-PowerDPAPI/
    - https://github.com/Arno0x/DNSExfiltrator/
author: frack113, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-01-23
modified: 2025-12-10
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_module
    definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
    selection_generic:
        ContextInfo|contains:
            - 'Add-ConstrainedDelegationBackdoor.ps1'
            - 'Add-Exfiltration.ps1'
            - 'Add-Persistence.ps1'
            - 'Add-RegBackdoor.ps1'
            - 'Add-RemoteRegBackdoor.ps1'
            - 'Add-ScrnSaveBackdoor.ps1'
            - 'BadSuccessor.ps1'
            - 'Check-VM.ps1'
            - 'ConvertTo-ROT13.ps1'
            - 'Copy-VSS.ps1'
            - 'Create-MultipleSessions.ps1'
            - 'DNS_TXT_Pwnage.ps1'
            - 'dnscat2.ps1'
            - 'Do-Exfiltration.ps1'
            - 'DomainPasswordSpray.ps1'
            - 'Download_Execute.ps1'
            - 'Download-Execute-PS.ps1'
            - 'Enabled-DuplicateToken.ps1'
            - 'Enable-DuplicateToken.ps1'
            - 'Execute-Command-MSSQL.ps1'
            - 'Execute-DNSTXT-Code.ps1'
            - 'Execute-OnTime.ps1'
            - 'ExetoText.ps1'
            - 'Exploit-Jboss.ps1'
            - 'Find-AVSignature.ps1'
            - 'Find-Fruit.ps1'
            - 'Find-GPOLocation.ps1'
            - 'Find-TrustedDocuments.ps1'
            - 'FireBuster.ps1'
            - 'FireListener.ps1'
            - 'Get-ApplicationHost.ps1'
            - 'Get-ChromeDump.ps1'
            - 'Get-ClipboardContents.ps1'
            - 'Get-ComputerDetail.ps1'
            - 'Get-FoxDump.ps1'
            - 'Get-GPPAutologon.ps1'
            - 'Get-GPPPassword.ps1'
            - 'Get-IndexedItem.ps1'
            - 'Get-Keystrokes.ps1'
            - 'Get-LSASecret.ps1'
            - 'Get-MicrophoneAudio.ps1'
            - 'Get-PassHashes.ps1'
            - 'Get-PassHints.ps1'
            - 'Get-RegAlwaysInstallElevated.ps1'
            - 'Get-RegAutoLogon.ps1'
            - 'Get-RickAstley.ps1'
            - 'Get-Screenshot.ps1'
            - 'Get-SecurityPackages.ps1'
            - 'Get-ServiceFilePermission.ps1'
            - 'Get-ServicePermission.ps1'
            - 'Get-ServiceUnquoted.ps1'
            - 'Get-SiteListPassword.ps1'
            - 'Get-System.ps1'
            - 'Get-TimedScreenshot.ps1'
            - 'Get-UnattendedInstallFile.ps1'
            - 'Get-Unconstrained.ps1'
            - 'Get-USBKeystrokes.ps1'
            - 'Get-VaultCredential.ps1'
            - 'Get-VulnAutoRun.ps1'
            - 'Get-VulnSchTask.ps1'
            - 'Get-WebConfig.ps1'
            - 'Get-WebCredentials.ps1'
            - 'Get-WLAN-Keys.ps1'
            - 'Gupt-Backdoor.ps1'
            - 'HTTP-Backdoor.ps1'
            - 'HTTP-Login.ps1'
            - 'Install-ServiceBinary.ps1'
            - 'Install-SSP.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ACLScanner.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ADSBackdoor.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-AmsiBypass.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ARPScan.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-BackdoorLNK.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-BadPotato.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-BetterSafetyKatz.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-BruteForce.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-BypassUAC.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Carbuncle.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Certify.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ConPtyShell.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-CredentialInjection.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-CredentialsPhish.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-DAFT.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-DCSync.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Decode.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-DinvokeKatz.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-DllInjection.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-DNSExfiltrator.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-DowngradeAccount.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-EgressCheck.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Encode.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-EventViewer.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Eyewitness.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-FakeLogonScreen.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Farmer.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Get-RBCD-Threaded.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Gopher.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Grouper2.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Grouper3.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-HandleKatz.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Interceptor.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Internalmonologue.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Inveigh.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-InveighRelay.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-JSRatRegsvr.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-JSRatRundll.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-KrbRelay.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-KrbRelayUp.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-LdapSignCheck.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Lockless.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-MalSCCM.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Mimikatz.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-MimikatzWDigestDowngrade.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Mimikittenz.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-MITM6.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-NanoDump.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-NetRipper.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-NetworkRelay.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-NinjaCopy.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-OxidResolver.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-P0wnedshell.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-P0wnedshellx86.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Paranoia.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PortScan.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PoshRatHttp.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PoshRatHttps.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PostExfil.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerDump.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerDPAPI.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellIcmp.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellTCP.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellTcpOneLine.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellTcpOneLineBind.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellUdp.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellUdpOneLine.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellWMI.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PowerThIEf.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PPLDump.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Prasadhak.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PsExec.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PsGcat.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PsGcatAgent.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PSInject.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-PsUaCme.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ReflectivePEInjection.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ReverseDNSLookup.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Rubeus.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-RunAs.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SafetyKatz.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SauronEye.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SCShell.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Seatbelt.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ServiceAbuse.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SessionGopher.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ShellCode.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SMBScanner.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Snaffler.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Spoolsample.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SSHCommand.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-SSIDExfil.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-StandIn.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-StickyNotesExtract.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Tater.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Thunderfox.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-ThunderStruck.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-TokenManipulation.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Tokenvator.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-TotalExec.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-UrbanBishop.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-UserHunter.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-VoiceTroll.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Whisker.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-WinEnum.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-winPEAS.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-WireTap.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-WmiCommand.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-WScriptBypassUAC.ps1'
            - 'Invoke-Zerologon.ps1'
            - 'Keylogger.ps1'
            - 'MailRaider.ps1'
            - 'New-HoneyHash.ps1'
            - 'OfficeMemScraper.ps1'
            - 'Offline_Winpwn.ps1'
            - 'Out-CHM.ps1'
            - 'Out-DnsTxt.ps1'
            - 'Out-Excel.ps1'
            - 'Out-HTA.ps1'
            - 'Out-Java.ps1'
            - 'Out-JS.ps1'
            - 'Out-Minidump.ps1'
            - 'Out-RundllCommand.ps1'
            - 'Out-SCF.ps1'
            - 'Out-SCT.ps1'
            - 'Out-Shortcut.ps1'
            - 'Out-WebQuery.ps1'
            - 'Out-Word.ps1'
            - 'Parse_Keys.ps1'
            - 'Port-Scan.ps1'
            - 'PowerBreach.ps1'
            - 'powercat.ps1'
            - 'PowerRunAsSystem.psm1'
            - 'PowerSharpPack.ps1'
            - 'PowerUp.ps1'
            - 'PowerUpSQL.ps1'
            - 'PowerView.ps1'
            - 'PSAsyncShell.ps1'
            - 'RemoteHashRetrieval.ps1'
            - 'Remove-Persistence.ps1'
            - 'Remove-PoshRat.ps1'
            - 'Remove-Update.ps1'
            - 'Run-EXEonRemote.ps1'
            - 'Schtasks-Backdoor.ps1'
            - 'Set-DCShadowPermissions.ps1'
            - 'Set-MacAttribute.ps1'
            - 'Set-RemotePSRemoting.ps1'
            - 'Set-RemoteWMI.ps1'
            - 'Set-Wallpaper.ps1'
            - 'Show-TargetScreen.ps1'
            - 'Speak.ps1'
            - 'Start-CaptureServer.ps1'
            - 'Start-WebcamRecorder.ps1'
            - 'StringToBase64.ps1'
            - 'TexttoExe.ps1'
            - 'Veeam-Get-Creds.ps1'
            - 'VolumeShadowCopyTools.ps1'
            - 'WinPwn.ps1'
            - 'WSUSpendu.ps1'
    selection_invoke_sharp:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - 'Invoke-Sharp' # Covers all "Invoke-Sharp" variants
            - '.ps1'
    condition: 1 of selection_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Suspicious PowerShell Invocations - Generic - PowerShell Module
id: bbb80e91-5746-4fbe-8898-122e2cafdbf4
related:
    - id: 3d304fda-78aa-43ed-975c-d740798a49c1
      type: derived
    - id: ed965133-513f-41d9-a441-e38076a0798f
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects suspicious PowerShell invocation command parameters
references:
    - Internal Research
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-03-12
modified: 2023-01-03
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_module
    definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
    selection_encoded:
        ContextInfo|contains:
            - ' -enc '
            - ' -EncodedCommand '
            - ' -ec '
    selection_hidden:
        ContextInfo|contains:
            - ' -w hidden '
            - ' -window hidden '
            - ' -windowstyle hidden '
            - ' -w 1 '
    selection_noninteractive:
        ContextInfo|contains:
            - ' -noni '
            - ' -noninteractive '
    condition: all of selection*
falsepositives:
    - Very special / sneaky PowerShell scripts
level: high

title: Remote PowerShell Session (PS Module)
id: 96b9f619-aa91-478f-bacb-c3e50f8df575
status: test
description: Detects remote PowerShell sessions
references:
    - https://threathunterplaybook.com/hunts/windows/190511-RemotePwshExecution/notebook.html
author: Roberto Rodriguez @Cyb3rWard0g, Tim Shelton
date: 2019-08-10
modified: 2023-01-20
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
    - attack.lateral-movement
    - attack.t1021.006
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_module
    definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
    selection:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - ' = ServerRemoteHost ' #  HostName: 'ServerRemoteHost'  french : Nom d’hôte =
            - 'wsmprovhost.exe'      #  HostApplication|contains: 'wsmprovhost.exe' french  Application hôte =
    filter_pwsh_archive:
        ContextInfo|contains: '\Windows\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Microsoft.PowerShell.Archive\Microsoft.PowerShell.Archive.psm1'
    condition: selection and not 1 of filter_*
falsepositives:
    - Legitimate use remote PowerShell sessions
level: high

title: Suspicious PowerShell Invocations - Specific - PowerShell Module
id: 8ff28fdd-e2fa-4dfa-aeda-ef3d61c62090
related:
    - id: fce5f582-cc00-41e1-941a-c6fabf0fdb8c
      type: obsolete
    - id: ae7fbf8e-f3cb-49fd-8db4-5f3bed522c71
      type: similar
    - id: 536e2947-3729-478c-9903-745aaffe60d2
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects suspicious PowerShell invocation command parameters
references:
    - Internal Research
    - https://github.com/HackTricks-wiki/hacktricks/blob/e4c7b21b8f36c97c35b7c622732b38a189ce18f7/src/windows-hardening/windows-local-privilege-escalation/privilege-escalation-with-autorun-binaries.md
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Jonhnathan Ribeiro
date: 2017-03-05
modified: 2025-02-17
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_module
    definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
    selection_convert_b64:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - '-nop'
            - ' -w '
            - 'hidden'
            - ' -c '
            - '[Convert]::FromBase64String'
    selection_iex:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - ' -w '
            - 'hidden'
            - '-noni'
            - '-nop'
            - ' -c '
            - 'iex'
            - 'New-Object'
    selection_enc:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - ' -w '
            - 'hidden'
            - '-ep'
            - 'bypass'
            - '-Enc'
    selection_reg:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - 'powershell'
            - 'reg'
            - 'add'
        ContextInfo|contains:
            - '\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run'
            - '\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run'
            - '\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\run'
    selection_webclient:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - 'bypass'
            - '-noprofile'
            - '-windowstyle'
            - 'hidden'
            - 'new-object'
            - 'system.net.webclient'
            - '.download'
    selection_iex_webclient:
        ContextInfo|contains|all:
            - 'iex'
            - 'New-Object'
            - 'Net.WebClient'
            - '.Download'
    filter_chocolatey:
        ContextInfo|contains:
            - "(New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1"
            - 'Write-ChocolateyWarning'
    condition: 1 of selection_* and not 1 of filter_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Malicious PowerShell Commandlets - PoshModule
id: 7d0d0329-0ef1-4e84-a9f5-49500f9d7c6c
related:
    - id: 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
      type: similar
    - id: 02030f2f-6199-49ec-b258-ea71b07e03dc
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects Commandlet names from well-known PowerShell exploitation frameworks
references:
    - https://adsecurity.org/?p=2921
    - https://github.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/PowerSharpPack/tree/master/PowerSharpBinaries
    - https://github.com/BC-SECURITY/Invoke-ZeroLogon/blob/111d17c7fec486d9bb23387e2e828b09a26075e4/Invoke-ZeroLogon.ps1
    - https://github.com/xorrior/RandomPS-Scripts/blob/848c919bfce4e2d67b626cbcf4404341cfe3d3b6/Get-DXWebcamVideo.ps1
    - https://github.com/rvrsh3ll/Misc-Powershell-Scripts/blob/6f23bb41f9675d7e2d32bacccff75e931ae00554/OfficeMemScraper.ps1
    - https://github.com/dafthack/DomainPasswordSpray/blob/b13d64a5834694aa73fd2aea9911a83027c465a7/DomainPasswordSpray.ps1
    - https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/threat-assessment-black-basta-ransomware/ # Invoke-TotalExec
    - https://research.nccgroup.com/2022/06/06/shining-the-light-on-black-basta/ # Invoke-TotalExec
    - https://github.com/calebstewart/CVE-2021-1675 # Invoke-Nightmare
    - https://github.com/BloodHoundAD/BloodHound/blob/0927441f67161cc6dc08a53c63ceb8e333f55874/Collectors/AzureHound.ps1
    - https://bloodhound.readthedocs.io/en/latest/data-collection/azurehound.html
    - https://github.com/HarmJ0y/DAMP
    - https://github.com/samratashok/nishang
    - https://github.com/DarkCoderSc/PowerRunAsSystem/
    - https://github.com/besimorhino/powercat
    - https://github.com/Kevin-Robertson/Powermad
    - https://github.com/adrecon/ADRecon
    - https://github.com/adrecon/AzureADRecon
    - https://github.com/sadshade/veeam-creds/blob/6010eaf31ba41011b58d6af3950cffbf6f5cea32/Veeam-Get-Creds.ps1
    - https://github.com/The-Viper-One/Invoke-PowerDPAPI/
    - https://github.com/Arno0x/DNSExfiltrator/
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-01-20
modified: 2025-12-10
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.discovery
    - attack.t1482
    - attack.t1087
    - attack.t1087.001
    - attack.t1087.002
    - attack.t1069.001
    - attack.t1069.002
    - attack.t1069
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_module
    definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
    selection:
        Payload|contains:
            # Note: Please ensure alphabetical order when adding new entries
            - 'Add-Exfiltration'
            - 'Add-Persistence'
            - 'Add-RegBackdoor'
            - 'Add-RemoteRegBackdoor'
            - 'Add-ScrnSaveBackdoor'
            - 'BadSuccessor'
            - 'Check-VM'
            - 'ConvertTo-Rc4ByteStream'
            - 'Decrypt-Hash'
            - 'Disable-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Disable-MachineAccount'
            - 'Do-Exfiltration'
            - 'Enable-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Enable-MachineAccount'
            - 'Enabled-DuplicateToken'
            - 'Exploit-Jboss'
            - 'Export-ADR' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Export-ADRCSV' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Export-ADRExcel' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Export-ADRHTML' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Export-ADRJSON' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Export-ADRXML' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Find-Fruit'
            - 'Find-GPOLocation'
            - 'Find-TrustedDocuments'
            - 'Get-ADIDNS' # Covers: Get-ADIDNSNodeAttribute, Get-ADIDNSNodeOwner, Get-ADIDNSNodeTombstoned, Get-ADIDNSPermission, Get-ADIDNSZone
            - 'Get-ApplicationHost'
            - 'Get-ChromeDump'
            - 'Get-ClipboardContents'
            - 'Get-FoxDump'
            - 'Get-GPPPassword'
            - 'Get-IndexedItem'
            - 'Get-KerberosAESKey'
            - 'Get-Keystrokes'
            - 'Get-LSASecret'
            - 'Get-MachineAccountAttribute'
            - 'Get-MachineAccountCreator'
            - 'Get-PassHashes'
            - 'Get-RegAlwaysInstallElevated'
            - 'Get-RegAutoLogon'
            - 'Get-RemoteBootKey'
            - 'Get-RemoteCachedCredential'
            - 'Get-RemoteLocalAccountHash'
            - 'Get-RemoteLSAKey'
            - 'Get-RemoteMachineAccountHash'
            - 'Get-RemoteNLKMKey'
            - 'Get-RickAstley'
            - 'Get-Screenshot'
            - 'Get-SecurityPackages'
            - 'Get-ServiceFilePermission'
            - 'Get-ServicePermission'
            - 'Get-ServiceUnquoted'
            - 'Get-SiteListPassword'
            - 'Get-System'
            - 'Get-TimedScreenshot'
            - 'Get-UnattendedInstallFile'
            - 'Get-Unconstrained'
            - 'Get-USBKeystrokes'
            - 'Get-VaultCredential'
            - 'Get-VulnAutoRun'
            - 'Get-VulnSchTask'
            - 'Grant-ADIDNSPermission'
            - 'Gupt-Backdoor'
            - 'HTTP-Login'
            - 'Install-ServiceBinary'
            - 'Install-SSP'
            - 'Invoke-ACLScanner'
            - 'Invoke-ADRecon' # # ADRecon related cmdlets
            - 'Invoke-ADSBackdoor'
            - 'Invoke-AgentSmith'
            - 'Invoke-AllChecks'
            - 'Invoke-ARPScan'
            - 'Invoke-AzureHound'
            - 'Invoke-BackdoorLNK'
            - 'Invoke-BadPotato'
            - 'Invoke-BetterSafetyKatz'
            - 'Invoke-BypassUAC'
            - 'Invoke-Carbuncle'
            - 'Invoke-Certify'
            - 'Invoke-ConPtyShell'
            - 'Invoke-CredentialInjection'
            - 'Invoke-DAFT'
            - 'Invoke-DCSync'
            - 'Invoke-DinvokeKatz'
            - 'Invoke-DllInjection'
            - 'Invoke-DNSUpdate'
            - 'Invoke-DNSExfiltrator'
            - 'Invoke-DomainPasswordSpray'
            - 'Invoke-DowngradeAccount'
            - 'Invoke-EgressCheck'
            - 'Invoke-Eyewitness'
            - 'Invoke-FakeLogonScreen'
            - 'Invoke-Farmer'
            - 'Invoke-Get-RBCD-Threaded'
            - 'Invoke-Gopher'
            - 'Invoke-Grouper' # Also Covers Invoke-GrouperX
            - 'Invoke-HandleKatz'
            - 'Invoke-ImpersonatedProcess'
            - 'Invoke-ImpersonateSystem'
            - 'Invoke-InteractiveSystemPowerShell'
            - 'Invoke-Internalmonologue'
            - 'Invoke-Inveigh'
            - 'Invoke-InveighRelay'
            - 'Invoke-KrbRelay'
            - 'Invoke-LdapSignCheck'
            - 'Invoke-Lockless'
            - 'Invoke-MalSCCM'
            - 'Invoke-Mimikatz'
            - 'Invoke-Mimikittenz'
            - 'Invoke-MITM6'
            - 'Invoke-NanoDump'
            - 'Invoke-NetRipper'
            - 'Invoke-Nightmare'
            - 'Invoke-NinjaCopy'
            - 'Invoke-OfficeScrape'
            - 'Invoke-OxidResolver'
            - 'Invoke-P0wnedshell'
            - 'Invoke-Paranoia'
            - 'Invoke-PortScan'
            - 'Invoke-PoshRatHttp' # Also Covers Invoke-PoshRatHttps
            - 'Invoke-PostExfil'
            - 'Invoke-PowerDump'
            - 'Invoke-PowerDPAPI'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellTCP'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellWMI'
            - 'Invoke-PPLDump'
            - 'Invoke-PsExec'
            - 'Invoke-PSInject'
            - 'Invoke-PsUaCme'
            - 'Invoke-ReflectivePEInjection'
            - 'Invoke-ReverseDNSLookup'
            - 'Invoke-Rubeus'
            - 'Invoke-RunAs'
            - 'Invoke-SafetyKatz'
            - 'Invoke-SauronEye'
            - 'Invoke-SCShell'
            - 'Invoke-Seatbelt'
            - 'Invoke-ServiceAbuse'
            - 'Invoke-ShadowSpray'
            - 'Invoke-Sharp' # Covers all "Invoke-Sharp" variants
            - 'Invoke-Shellcode'
            - 'Invoke-SMBScanner'
            - 'Invoke-Snaffler'
            - 'Invoke-Spoolsample'
            - 'Invoke-SpraySinglePassword'
            - 'Invoke-SSHCommand'
            - 'Invoke-StandIn'
            - 'Invoke-StickyNotesExtract'
            - 'Invoke-SystemCommand'
            - 'Invoke-Tasksbackdoor'
            - 'Invoke-Tater'
            - 'Invoke-Thunderfox'
            - 'Invoke-ThunderStruck'
            - 'Invoke-TokenManipulation'
            - 'Invoke-Tokenvator'
            - 'Invoke-TotalExec'
            - 'Invoke-UrbanBishop'
            - 'Invoke-UserHunter'
            - 'Invoke-VoiceTroll'
            - 'Invoke-Whisker'
            - 'Invoke-WinEnum'
            - 'Invoke-winPEAS'
            - 'Invoke-WireTap'
            - 'Invoke-WmiCommand'
            - 'Invoke-WMIExec'
            - 'Invoke-WScriptBypassUAC'
            - 'Invoke-Zerologon'
            - 'MailRaider'
            - 'New-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'New-DNSRecordArray'
            - 'New-HoneyHash'
            - 'New-InMemoryModule'
            - 'New-MachineAccount'
            - 'New-SOASerialNumberArray'
            - 'Out-Minidump'
            - 'Port-Scan'
            - 'PowerBreach'
            - 'powercat '
            - 'PowerUp'
            - 'PowerView'
            - 'Remove-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Remove-MachineAccount'
            - 'Remove-Update'
            - 'Rename-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Revoke-ADIDNSPermission'
            - 'Set-ADIDNSNode' # Covers: Set-ADIDNSNodeAttribute, Set-ADIDNSNodeOwner
            - 'Set-MacAttribute'
            - 'Set-MachineAccountAttribute'
            - 'Set-Wallpaper'
            - 'Show-TargetScreen'
            - 'Start-CaptureServer'
            - 'Start-Dnscat2'
            - 'Start-WebcamRecorder'
            - 'Veeam-Get-Creds'
            - 'VolumeShadowCopyTools'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PowerShell ADRecon Execution
id: bf72941a-cba0-41ea-b18c-9aca3925690d
status: test
description: Detects execution of ADRecon.ps1 for AD reconnaissance which has been reported to be actively used by FIN7
references:
    - https://github.com/sense-of-security/ADRecon/blob/11881a24e9c8b207f31b56846809ce1fb189bcc9/ADRecon.ps1
    - https://bi-zone.medium.com/from-pentest-to-apt-attack-cybercriminal-group-fin7-disguises-its-malware-as-an-ethical-hackers-c23c9a75e319
author: Bhabesh Raj
date: 2021-07-16
modified: 2022-09-06
tags:
    - attack.discovery
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - 'Function Get-ADRExcelComOb'
            - 'Get-ADRGPO'
            - 'Get-ADRDomainController'
            - 'ADRecon-Report.xlsx' # Default
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PowerShell Credential Prompt
id: ca8b77a9-d499-4095-b793-5d5f330d450e
status: test
description: Detects PowerShell calling a credential prompt
references:
    - https://twitter.com/JohnLaTwC/status/850381440629981184
    - https://t.co/ezOTGy1a1G
author: John Lambert (idea), Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-04-09
modified: 2022-12-25
tags:
    - attack.credential-access
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains: 'PromptForCredential'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Malicious ShellIntel PowerShell Commandlets
id: 402e1e1d-ad59-47b6-bf80-1ee44985b3a7
status: test
description: Detects Commandlet names from ShellIntel exploitation scripts.
references:
    - https://github.com/Shellntel/scripts/
author: Max Altgelt (Nextron Systems), Tobias Michalski (Nextron Systems)
date: 2021-08-09
modified: 2023-01-02
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - 'Invoke-SMBAutoBrute'
            - 'Invoke-GPOLinks'
            # - 'Out-Minidump' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'Invoke-Potato'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PowerShell PSAttack
id: b7ec41a4-042c-4f31-a5db-d0fcde9fa5c5
status: test
description: Detects the use of PSAttack PowerShell hack tool
references:
    - https://adsecurity.org/?p=2921
author: Sean Metcalf (source), Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-03-05
modified: 2022-12-25
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains: 'PS ATTACK!!!'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: PowerView PowerShell Cmdlets - ScriptBlock
id: dcd74b95-3f36-4ed9-9598-0490951643aa
related:
    - id: b2317cfa-4a47-4ead-b3ff-297438c0bc2d
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects Cmdlet names from PowerView of the PowerSploit exploitation framework.
references:
    - https://powersploit.readthedocs.io/en/stable/Recon/README
    - https://github.com/PowerShellMafia/PowerSploit/tree/master/Recon
    - https://thedfirreport.com/2020/10/08/ryuks-return
    - https://adsecurity.org/?p=2277
author: Bhabesh Raj
date: 2021-05-18
modified: 2023-11-22
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - 'Export-PowerViewCSV'
            - 'Find-DomainLocalGroupMember'
            - 'Find-DomainObjectPropertyOutlier'
            - 'Find-DomainProcess'
            - 'Find-DomainShare'
            - 'Find-DomainUserEvent'
            - 'Find-DomainUserLocation'
            - 'Find-ForeignGroup'
            - 'Find-ForeignUser'
            - 'Find-GPOComputerAdmin'
            - 'Find-GPOLocation'
            - 'Find-InterestingDomain' # Covers: Find-InterestingDomainAcl, Find-InterestingDomainShareFile
            - 'Find-InterestingFile'
            - 'Find-LocalAdminAccess'
            - 'Find-ManagedSecurityGroups'
            - 'Get-CachedRDPConnection'
            - 'Get-DFSshare'
            - 'Get-DomainDFSShare'
            - 'Get-DomainDNSRecord'
            - 'Get-DomainDNSZone'
            - 'Get-DomainFileServer'
            - 'Get-DomainGPOComputerLocalGroupMapping'
            - 'Get-DomainGPOLocalGroup'
            - 'Get-DomainGPOUserLocalGroupMapping'
            - 'Get-LastLoggedOn'
            - 'Get-LoggedOnLocal'
            - 'Get-NetFileServer'
            - 'Get-NetForest' # Covers: Get-NetForestCatalog, Get-NetForestDomain, Get-NetForestTrust
            - 'Get-NetGPOGroup'
            - 'Get-NetProcess'
            - 'Get-NetRDPSession'
            - 'Get-RegistryMountedDrive'
            - 'Get-RegLoggedOn'
            - 'Get-WMIRegCachedRDPConnection'
            - 'Get-WMIRegLastLoggedOn'
            - 'Get-WMIRegMountedDrive'
            - 'Get-WMIRegProxy'
            - 'Invoke-ACLScanner'
            - 'Invoke-CheckLocalAdminAccess'
            - 'Invoke-EnumerateLocalAdmin'
            - 'Invoke-EventHunter'
            - 'Invoke-FileFinder'
            - 'Invoke-Kerberoast'
            - 'Invoke-MapDomainTrust'
            - 'Invoke-ProcessHunter'
            - 'Invoke-RevertToSelf'
            - 'Invoke-ShareFinder'
            - 'Invoke-UserHunter'
            - 'Invoke-UserImpersonation'
            - 'Remove-RemoteConnection'
            - 'Request-SPNTicket'
            - 'Resolve-IPAddress'
            # - 'Get-ADObject'  # prone to FPs
            # - 'Get-Domain'  # too many FPs  # Covers Cmdlets like: DomainComputer, DomainController, DomainDFSShare, DomainDNSRecord, DomainGPO, etc.
            # - 'Add-DomainGroupMember'
            # - 'Add-DomainObjectAcl'
            # - 'Add-ObjectAcl'
            # - 'Add-RemoteConnection'
            # - 'Convert-ADName'
            # - 'Convert-NameToSid'
            # - 'ConvertFrom-UACValue'
            # - 'ConvertTo-SID'
            # - 'Get-DNSRecord'
            # - 'Get-DNSZone'
            # - 'Get-DomainComputer'
            # - 'Get-DomainController'
            # - 'Get-DomainGroup'
            # - 'Get-DomainGroupMember'
            # - 'Get-DomainManagedSecurityGroup'
            # - 'Get-DomainObject'
            # - 'Get-DomainObjectAcl'
            # - 'Get-DomainOU'
            # - 'Get-DomainPolicy'
            # - 'Get-DomainSID'
            # - 'Get-DomainSite'
            # - 'Get-DomainSPNTicket'
            # - 'Get-DomainSubnet'
            # - 'Get-DomainUser'
            # - 'Get-DomainUserEvent'
            # - 'Get-Forest' # Covers: Get-ForestDomain, Get-ForestGlobalCatalog, Get-ForestTrust
            # - 'Get-IPAddress'
            # - 'Get-NetComputer' # Covers: Get-NetComputerSiteName
            # - 'Get-NetDomain' # Covers: Get-NetDomainController, Get-NetDomainTrust
            # - 'Get-NetGroup' # Covers: Get-NetGroupMember
            # - 'Get-NetLocalGroup' # Covers: NetLocalGroupMember
            # - 'Get-NetLoggedon'
            # - 'Get-NetOU'
            # - 'Get-NetSession'
            # - 'Get-NetShare'
            # - 'Get-NetSite'
            # - 'Get-NetSubnet'
            # - 'Get-NetUser'
            # - 'Get-ObjectAcl'
            # - 'Get-PathAcl'
            # - 'Get-Proxy'
            # - 'Get-SiteName'
            # - 'Get-UserEvent'
            # - 'Get-WMIProcess'
            # - 'New-DomainGroup'
            # - 'New-DomainUser'
            # - 'Set-ADObject'
            # - 'Set-DomainObject'
            # - 'Set-DomainUserPassword'
            # - 'Test-AdminAccess'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Suspicious PowerShell Invocations - Specific
id: ae7fbf8e-f3cb-49fd-8db4-5f3bed522c71
related:
    - id: fce5f582-cc00-41e1-941a-c6fabf0fdb8c
      type: obsolete
    - id: 8ff28fdd-e2fa-4dfa-aeda-ef3d61c62090
      type: similar
    - id: 536e2947-3729-478c-9903-745aaffe60d2
      type: similar
status: test
description: Detects suspicious PowerShell invocation command parameters
references:
    - Internal Research
    - https://github.com/HackTricks-wiki/hacktricks/blob/e4c7b21b8f36c97c35b7c622732b38a189ce18f7/src/windows-hardening/windows-local-privilege-escalation/privilege-escalation-with-autorun-binaries.md
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Jonhnathan Ribeiro
date: 2017-03-05
modified: 2025-02-17
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection_convert_b64:
        ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
            - '-nop'
            - ' -w '
            - 'hidden'
            - ' -c '
            - '[Convert]::FromBase64String'
    selection_iex_selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
            - ' -w '
            - 'hidden'
            - '-noni'
            - '-nop'
            - ' -c '
            - 'iex'
            - 'New-Object'
    selection_enc_selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
            - ' -w '
            - 'hidden'
            - '-ep'
            - 'bypass'
            - '-Enc'
    selection_reg_selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
            - 'powershell'
            - 'reg'
            - 'add'
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - '\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run'
            - '\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run'
            - '\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\run'
    selection_webclient_selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
            - 'bypass'
            - '-noprofile'
            - '-windowstyle'
            - 'hidden'
            - 'new-object'
            - 'system.net.webclient'
            - '.download'
    selection_iex_webclient:
        ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
            - 'iex'
            - 'New-Object'
            - 'Net.WebClient'
            - '.Download'
    filter_chocolatey:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - "(New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1"
            - "(New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1')"
            - 'Write-ChocolateyWarning'
    condition: 1 of selection_* and not 1 of filter_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Malicious PowerShell Commandlets - ScriptBlock
id: 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
related:
    - id: 7d0d0329-0ef1-4e84-a9f5-49500f9d7c6c
      type: similar
    - id: 02030f2f-6199-49ec-b258-ea71b07e03dc
      type: similar
    - id: 6d3f1399-a81c-4409-aff3-1ecfe9330baf
      type: obsolete
    - id: 83083ac6-1816-4e76-97d7-59af9a9ae46e
      type: obsolete
status: test
description: Detects Commandlet names from well-known PowerShell exploitation frameworks
references:
    - https://adsecurity.org/?p=2921
    - https://github.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/PowerSharpPack/tree/master/PowerSharpBinaries
    - https://github.com/BC-SECURITY/Invoke-ZeroLogon/blob/111d17c7fec486d9bb23387e2e828b09a26075e4/Invoke-ZeroLogon.ps1
    - https://github.com/xorrior/RandomPS-Scripts/blob/848c919bfce4e2d67b626cbcf4404341cfe3d3b6/Get-DXWebcamVideo.ps1
    - https://github.com/rvrsh3ll/Misc-Powershell-Scripts/blob/6f23bb41f9675d7e2d32bacccff75e931ae00554/OfficeMemScraper.ps1
    - https://github.com/dafthack/DomainPasswordSpray/blob/b13d64a5834694aa73fd2aea9911a83027c465a7/DomainPasswordSpray.ps1
    - https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/threat-assessment-black-basta-ransomware/ # Invoke-TotalExec
    - https://research.nccgroup.com/2022/06/06/shining-the-light-on-black-basta/ # Invoke-TotalExec
    - https://github.com/calebstewart/CVE-2021-1675 # Invoke-Nightmare
    - https://github.com/BloodHoundAD/BloodHound/blob/0927441f67161cc6dc08a53c63ceb8e333f55874/Collectors/AzureHound.ps1
    - https://bloodhound.readthedocs.io/en/latest/data-collection/azurehound.html
    - https://github.com/HarmJ0y/DAMP
    - https://github.com/samratashok/nishang
    - https://github.com/DarkCoderSc/PowerRunAsSystem/
    - https://github.com/besimorhino/powercat
    - https://github.com/Kevin-Robertson/Powermad
    - https://github.com/adrecon/ADRecon
    - https://github.com/adrecon/AzureADRecon
    - https://github.com/The-Viper-One/Invoke-PowerDPAPI/
    - https://github.com/Arno0x/DNSExfiltrator/
author: Sean Metcalf, Florian Roth, Bartlomiej Czyz @bczyz1, oscd.community, Nasreddine Bencherchali, Tim Shelton, Mustafa Kaan Demir, Georg Lauenstein, Max Altgelt, Tobias Michalski, Austin Songer
date: 2017-03-05
modified: 2025-12-10
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.discovery
    - attack.t1482
    - attack.t1087
    - attack.t1087.001
    - attack.t1087.002
    - attack.t1069.001
    - attack.t1069.002
    - attack.t1069
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            # Note: Please ensure alphabetical order when adding new entries
            - 'Add-Exfiltration'
            - 'Add-Persistence'
            - 'Add-RegBackdoor'
            - 'Add-RemoteRegBackdoor'
            - 'Add-ScrnSaveBackdoor'
            - 'ConvertTo-Rc4ByteStream'
            - 'Decrypt-Hash'
            - 'Disable-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Do-Exfiltration'
            - 'Enable-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Enabled-DuplicateToken'
            - 'Exploit-Jboss'
            - 'Export-ADRCSV'
            - 'Export-ADRExcel'
            - 'Export-ADRHTML'
            - 'Export-ADRJSON'
            - 'Export-ADRXML'
            - 'Find-Fruit'
            - 'Find-GPOLocation'
            - 'Find-TrustedDocuments'
            - 'Get-ADIDNSNodeAttribute'
            - 'Get-ADIDNSNodeOwner'
            - 'Get-ADIDNSNodeTombstoned'
            - 'Get-ADIDNSPermission'
            - 'Get-ADIDNSZone'
            - 'Get-ChromeDump'
            - 'Get-ClipboardContents'
            - 'Get-FoxDump'
            - 'Get-GPPPassword'
            - 'Get-IndexedItem'
            - 'Get-KerberosAESKey'
            - 'Get-Keystrokes'
            - 'Get-LSASecret'
            - 'Get-PassHashes'
            - 'Get-RegAlwaysInstallElevated'
            - 'Get-RegAutoLogon'
            - 'Get-RemoteBootKey'
            - 'Get-RemoteCachedCredential'
            - 'Get-RemoteLocalAccountHash'
            - 'Get-RemoteLSAKey'
            - 'Get-RemoteMachineAccountHash'
            - 'Get-RemoteNLKMKey'
            - 'Get-RickAstley'
            - 'Get-SecurityPackages'
            - 'Get-ServiceFilePermission'
            - 'Get-ServicePermission'
            - 'Get-ServiceUnquoted'
            - 'Get-SiteListPassword'
            - 'Get-System'
            - 'Get-TimedScreenshot'
            - 'Get-UnattendedInstallFile'
            - 'Get-Unconstrained'
            - 'Get-USBKeystrokes'
            - 'Get-VaultCredential'
            - 'Get-VulnAutoRun'
            - 'Get-VulnSchTask'
            - 'Grant-ADIDNSPermission'
            - 'Gupt-Backdoor'
            - 'Invoke-ACLScanner'
            - 'Invoke-ADRecon'
            - 'Invoke-ADSBackdoor'
            - 'Invoke-AgentSmith'
            - 'Invoke-AllChecks'
            - 'Invoke-ARPScan'
            - 'Invoke-AzureHound'
            - 'Invoke-BackdoorLNK'
            - 'Invoke-BadPotato'
            - 'Invoke-BetterSafetyKatz'
            - 'Invoke-BypassUAC'
            - 'Invoke-Carbuncle'
            - 'Invoke-Certify'
            - 'Invoke-ConPtyShell'
            - 'Invoke-CredentialInjection'
            - 'Invoke-DAFT'
            - 'Invoke-DCSync'
            - 'Invoke-DinvokeKatz'
            - 'Invoke-DllInjection'
            - 'Invoke-DNSUpdate'
            - 'Invoke-DNSExfiltrator'
            - 'Invoke-DomainPasswordSpray'
            - 'Invoke-DowngradeAccount'
            - 'Invoke-EgressCheck'
            - 'Invoke-Eyewitness'
            - 'Invoke-FakeLogonScreen'
            - 'Invoke-Farmer'
            - 'Invoke-Get-RBCD-Threaded'
            - 'Invoke-Gopher'
            - 'Invoke-Grouper' # Also Covers Invoke-GrouperX
            - 'Invoke-HandleKatz'
            - 'Invoke-ImpersonatedProcess'
            - 'Invoke-ImpersonateSystem'
            - 'Invoke-InteractiveSystemPowerShell'
            - 'Invoke-Internalmonologue'
            - 'Invoke-Inveigh'
            - 'Invoke-InveighRelay'
            - 'Invoke-KrbRelay'
            - 'Invoke-LdapSignCheck'
            - 'Invoke-Lockless'
            - 'Invoke-MalSCCM'
            - 'Invoke-Mimikatz'
            - 'Invoke-Mimikittenz'
            - 'Invoke-MITM6'
            - 'Invoke-NanoDump'
            - 'Invoke-NetRipper'
            - 'Invoke-Nightmare'
            - 'Invoke-NinjaCopy'
            - 'Invoke-OfficeScrape'
            - 'Invoke-OxidResolver'
            - 'Invoke-P0wnedshell'
            - 'Invoke-Paranoia'
            - 'Invoke-PortScan'
            - 'Invoke-PoshRatHttp' # Also Covers Invoke-PoshRatHttps
            - 'Invoke-PostExfil'
            - 'Invoke-PowerDump'
            - 'Invoke-PowerDPAPI'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellTCP'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellWMI'
            - 'Invoke-PPLDump'
            - 'Invoke-PsExec'
            - 'Invoke-PSInject'
            - 'Invoke-PsUaCme'
            - 'Invoke-ReflectivePEInjection'
            - 'Invoke-ReverseDNSLookup'
            - 'Invoke-Rubeus'
            - 'Invoke-RunAs'
            - 'Invoke-SafetyKatz'
            - 'Invoke-SauronEye'
            - 'Invoke-SCShell'
            - 'Invoke-Seatbelt'
            - 'Invoke-ServiceAbuse'
            - 'Invoke-ShadowSpray'
            - 'Invoke-Sharp' # Covers all "Invoke-Sharp" variants
            - 'Invoke-Shellcode'
            - 'Invoke-SMBScanner'
            - 'Invoke-Snaffler'
            - 'Invoke-Spoolsample'
            - 'Invoke-SpraySinglePassword'
            - 'Invoke-SSHCommand'
            - 'Invoke-StandIn'
            - 'Invoke-StickyNotesExtract'
            - 'Invoke-SystemCommand'
            - 'Invoke-Tasksbackdoor'
            - 'Invoke-Tater'
            - 'Invoke-Thunderfox'
            - 'Invoke-ThunderStruck'
            - 'Invoke-TokenManipulation'
            - 'Invoke-Tokenvator'
            - 'Invoke-TotalExec'
            - 'Invoke-UrbanBishop'
            - 'Invoke-UserHunter'
            - 'Invoke-VoiceTroll'
            - 'Invoke-Whisker'
            - 'Invoke-WinEnum'
            - 'Invoke-winPEAS'
            - 'Invoke-WireTap'
            - 'Invoke-WmiCommand'
            - 'Invoke-WMIExec'
            - 'Invoke-WScriptBypassUAC'
            - 'Invoke-Zerologon'
            - 'MailRaider'
            - 'New-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'New-HoneyHash'
            - 'New-InMemoryModule'
            - 'New-SOASerialNumberArray'
            - 'Out-Minidump'
            - 'PowerBreach'
            - 'powercat '
            - 'PowerUp'
            - 'PowerView'
            - 'Remove-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Remove-Update'
            - 'Rename-ADIDNSNode'
            - 'Revoke-ADIDNSPermission'
            - 'Set-ADIDNSNode' # Covers: Set-ADIDNSNodeAttribute, Set-ADIDNSNodeOwner
            - 'Show-TargetScreen'
            - 'Start-CaptureServer'
            - 'Start-Dnscat2'
            - 'Start-WebcamRecorder'
            - 'VolumeShadowCopyTools'
            # - 'Check-VM'
            # - 'Disable-MachineAccount'
            # - 'Enable-MachineAccount'
            # - 'Get-ApplicationHost'
            # - 'Get-MachineAccountAttribute'
            # - 'Get-MachineAccountCreator'
            # - 'Get-Screenshot'
            # - 'HTTP-Login'
            # - 'Install-ServiceBinary'
            # - 'Install-SSP'
            # - 'New-DNSRecordArray'
            # - 'New-MachineAccount'
            # - 'Port-Scan'
            # - 'Remove-MachineAccount'
            # - 'Set-MacAttribute'
            # - 'Set-MachineAccountAttribute'
            # - 'Set-Wallpaper'
    filter_optional_amazon_ec2:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - Get-SystemDriveInfo  # http://bheltborg.dk/Windows/WinSxS/amd64_microsoft-windows-maintenancediagnostic_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.10240.16384_none_91ef7543a4514b5e/CL_Utility.ps1
            - C:\ProgramData\Amazon\EC2-Windows\Launch\Module\  # false positive form Amazon EC2
    condition: selection and not 1 of filter_optional_*
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high

title: Malicious Nishang PowerShell Commandlets
id: f772cee9-b7c2-4cb2-8f07-49870adc02e0
status: test
description: Detects Commandlet names and arguments from the Nishang exploitation framework
references:
    - https://github.com/samratashok/nishang
author: Alec Costello
date: 2019-05-16
modified: 2023-01-16
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1059.001
logsource:
    product: windows
    category: ps_script
    definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
    selection:
        ScriptBlockText|contains:
            - 'Add-ConstrainedDelegationBackdoor'
            # - 'Add-Persistence' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            # - 'Add-RegBackdoor' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            # - 'Add-ScrnSaveBackdoor' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'Copy-VSS'
            - 'Create-MultipleSessions'
            - 'DataToEncode'
            - 'DNS_TXT_Pwnage'
            - 'Do-Exfiltration-Dns'
            - 'Download_Execute'
            - 'Download-Execute-PS'
            - 'DownloadAndExtractFromRemoteRegistry'
            - 'DumpCerts'
            - 'DumpCreds'
            - 'DumpHashes'
            - 'Enable-DuplicateToken'
            - 'Enable-Duplication'
            - 'Execute-Command-MSSQL'
            - 'Execute-DNSTXT-Code'
            - 'Execute-OnTime'
            - 'ExetoText'
            - 'exfill'
            - 'ExfilOption'
            - 'FakeDC'
            - 'FireBuster'
            - 'FireListener'
            - 'Get-Information ' # Space at the end is required. Otherwise, we get FP with Get-InformationBarrierReportDetails or Get-InformationBarrierReportSummary
            # - 'Get-PassHashes' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'Get-PassHints'
            - 'Get-Web-Credentials'
            - 'Get-WebCredentials'
            - 'Get-WLAN-Keys'
            # - 'Gupt-Backdoor' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'HTTP-Backdoor'
            # - 'Invoke-ADSBackdoor' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'Invoke-AmsiBypass'
            - 'Invoke-BruteForce'
            - 'Invoke-CredentialsPhish'
            - 'Invoke-Decode'
            - 'Invoke-Encode'
            - 'Invoke-Interceptor'
            - 'Invoke-JSRatRegsvr'
            - 'Invoke-JSRatRundll'
            - 'Invoke-MimikatzWDigestDowngrade'
            - 'Invoke-NetworkRelay'
            # - 'Invoke-PortScan' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            # - 'Invoke-PoshRatHttp' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellIcmp'
            - 'Invoke-PowerShellUdp'
            - 'Invoke-Prasadhak'
            - 'Invoke-PSGcat'
            - 'Invoke-PsGcatAgent'
            # - 'Invoke-PsUACme' # Covered in 89819aa4-bbd6-46bc-88ec-c7f7fe30efa6
            - 'Invoke-SessionGopher'
            - 'Invoke-SSIDExfil'
            # - Jitter  # Prone to FPs
            # - 'Keylogger' # Too generic to be linked to Nishang
            - 'LoggedKeys'
            - 'Nishang'
            - 'NotAllNameSpaces' # This is param to "Set-RemoteWMI"
            - 'Out-CHM'
            - 'OUT-DNSTXT'
            - 'Out-HTA'
            - 'Out-RundllCommand'
            - 'Out-SCF'
            - 'Out-SCT'
            - 'Out-Shortcut'
            - 'Out-WebQuery'
            - 'Out-Word'
            - 'Parse_Keys'
            - 'Password-List'
            - 'Powerpreter'
            - 'Remove-Persistence'
            - 'Remove-PoshRat'
            - 'Remove-Update'
            - 'Run-EXEonRemote'
            - 'Set-DCShadowPermissions'
            - 'Set-RemotePSRemoting'
            - 'Set-RemoteWMI'
            - 'Shellcode32'
            - 'Shellcode64'
            - 'StringtoBase64'
            - 'TexttoExe'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high