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Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher - PowerShell Module
Detects Obfuscated use of Environment Variables to execute PowerShell
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher - PowerShell Module
id: 6bfb8fa7-b2e7-4f6c-8d9d-824e5d06ea9e
related:
- id: 0adfbc14-0ed1-11eb-adc1-0242ac120002
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated use of Environment Variables to execute PowerShell
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task 24)
author: Jonathan Cheong, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-15
modified: 2024-04-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_module
definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
selection_4103:
Payload|re: 'cmd.{0,5}(?:/c|/r)(?:\s|)"set\s[a-zA-Z]{3,6}.*(?:\{\d\}){1,}\\"\s+?-f(?:.*\)){1,}.*"'
condition: selection_4103
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher - Security
Detects Obfuscated use of Environment Variables to execute PowerShell
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher - Security
id: dcf2db1f-f091-425b-a821-c05875b8925a
related:
- id: 8ca7004b-e620-4ecb-870e-86129b5b8e75
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated use of Environment Variables to execute PowerShell
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task 24)
author: Jonathan Cheong, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-15
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4697
# ServiceFileName|re: 'cmd.{0,5}(?:\/c|\/r)(?:\s|)\"set\s[a-zA-Z]{3,6}.*(?:\{\d\}){1,}\\\"\s+?\-f(?:.*\)){1,}.*\"'
# Example 1: C:\winDoWs\SySTeM32\cmd.Exe /C"SET NOtI=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&& PowERshElL -NOl SET-iteM ( 'VAR' + 'i'+ 'A' + 'blE:Ao6' + 'I0') ( [TYpe](\"{2}{3}{0}{1}\"-F 'iRoN','mENT','e','nv') ) ; ${exECUtIONCOnTEXT}.\"IN`VO`KecOmMaND\".\"inVo`KES`crIPt\"( ( ( GEt-VAriAble ( 'a' + 'o6I0') -vaLU )::(\"{1}{4}{2}{3}{0}\" -f'e','gETenvIR','NtvaRIa','BL','ONme' ).Invoke(( \"{0}{1}\"-f'n','oti' ),( \"{0}{1}\" -f'pRoC','esS') )) )"
# Example 2: cMD.exe /C "seT SlDb=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&& pOWErShell .(( ^&(\"{1}{0}{2}{3}\" -f 'eT-vaR','G','iab','lE' ) (\"{0}{1}\" -f '*m','DR*' ) ).\"na`ME\"[3,11,2]-JOIN'' ) ( ( ^&(\"{0}{1}\" -f'g','CI' ) (\"{0}{1}\" -f 'ENV',':SlDb' ) ).\"VA`luE\" ) "
ServiceFileName|contains|all:
- 'cmd'
- '"set'
- '-f'
ServiceFileName|contains:
- '/c'
- '/r'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher - System
Detects Obfuscated use of Environment Variables to execute PowerShell
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher - System
id: 8ca7004b-e620-4ecb-870e-86129b5b8e75
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated use of Environment Variables to execute PowerShell
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task 24)
author: Jonathan Cheong, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-15
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
EventID: 7045
# ImagePath|re: 'cmd.{0,5}(?:\/c|\/r)(?:\s|)\"set\s[a-zA-Z]{3,6}.*(?:\{\d\}){1,}\\\"\s+?\-f(?:.*\)){1,}.*\"'
# Example 1: C:\winDoWs\SySTeM32\cmd.Exe /C"SET NOtI=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&& PowERshElL -NOl SET-iteM ( 'VAR' + 'i'+ 'A' + 'blE:Ao6' + 'I0') ( [TYpe](\"{2}{3}{0}{1}\"-F 'iRoN','mENT','e','nv') ) ; ${exECUtIONCOnTEXT}.\"IN`VO`KecOmMaND\".\"inVo`KES`crIPt\"( ( ( GEt-VAriAble ( 'a' + 'o6I0') -vaLU )::(\"{1}{4}{2}{3}{0}\" -f'e','gETenvIR','NtvaRIa','BL','ONme' ).Invoke(( \"{0}{1}\"-f'n','oti' ),( \"{0}{1}\" -f'pRoC','esS') )) )"
# Example 2: cMD.exe /C "seT SlDb=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&& pOWErShell .(( ^&(\"{1}{0}{2}{3}\" -f 'eT-vaR','G','iab','lE' ) (\"{0}{1}\" -f '*m','DR*' ) ).\"na`ME\"[3,11,2]-JOIN'' ) ( ( ^&(\"{0}{1}\" -f'g','CI' ) (\"{0}{1}\" -f 'ENV',':SlDb' ) ).\"VA`luE\" ) "
ImagePath|contains|all:
- 'cmd'
- '"set'
- '-f'
ImagePath|contains:
- '/c'
- '/r'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION
id: e9f55347-2928-4c06-88e5-1a7f8169942e
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task27)
author: Timur Zinniatullin, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-13
modified: 2022-11-16
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection:
# CommandLine|re: '(?i)&&set.*(\{\d\}){2,}\\\"\s+?\-f.*&&.*cmd.*\/c' # FPs with |\/r
# Example 1: CMD /C"sET KUR=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&&Set MxI=C:\wINDowS\sYsWow64\winDOWspoWERSheLl\V1.0\PowerShelL.EXe ${ExEcut`IoN`cON`TExT}.\"invo`kEcoMm`A`ND\".( \"{2}{1}{0}\" -f 'pt','EscRi','INvOk' ).Invoke( ( .( \"{0}{1}\" -f'D','IR' ) ( \"{0}{1}\"-f'ENV:kU','R')).\"vAl`Ue\" )&& CMD /C%mXI%"
# Example 2: c:\WiNDOWS\sYSTEm32\CmD.exE /C "sEt DeJLz=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&&set yBKM=PoWERShelL -noeX ^^^&(\"{2}{0}{1}\"-f '-ItE','m','seT') ( 'V' + 'a'+ 'RiAblE:z8J' +'U2' + 'l' ) ([TYpE]( \"{2}{3}{0}{1}\"-f 'e','NT','e','NViRONM' ) ) ; ^^^& ( ( [sTrIng]${VE`Rbo`SepReFER`Ence})[1,3] + 'X'-joIN'')( ( (.('gI') ('V' + 'a' + 'RIAbLe:z8j' + 'u2' +'l' ) ).vALUe::( \"{2}{5}{0}{1}{6}{4}{3}\" -f 'IRo','Nm','GETE','ABlE','I','nv','enTVAr').Invoke(( \"{0}{1}\"-f'd','ejLz' ),( \"{1}{2}{0}\"-f'cEss','P','RO') )) )&& c:\WiNDOWS\sYSTEm32\CmD.exE /C %ybkm%"
CommandLine|contains|all:
- '&&set'
- 'cmd'
- '/c'
- '-f'
CommandLine|contains:
- '{0}'
- '{1}'
- '{2}'
- '{3}'
- '{4}'
- '{5}'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - PowerShell
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - PowerShell
id: e54f5149-6ba3-49cf-b153-070d24679126
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task27)
author: Timur Zinniatullin, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-13
modified: 2024-04-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_script
definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
selection_4104:
ScriptBlockText|re: '(?i)&&set.*(\{\d\}){2,}\\"\s+?-f.*&&.*cmd.*/c' # FPs with |\/r
condition: selection_4104
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - PowerShell Module
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - PowerShell Module
id: f3c89218-8c3d-4ba9-9974-f1d8e6a1b4a6
related:
- id: e54f5149-6ba3-49cf-b153-070d24679126
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task27)
author: Timur Zinniatullin, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-13
modified: 2024-04-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_module
definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
selection_4103:
Payload|re: '(?i)&&set.*(\{\d\}){2,}\\"\s+?-f.*&&.*cmd.*/c' # FPs with |\/r
condition: selection_4103
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - Security
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - Security
id: 4c54ba8f-73d2-4d40-8890-d9cf1dca3d30
related:
- id: 14bcba49-a428-42d9-b943-e2ce0f0f7ae6
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task27)
author: Timur Zinniatullin, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-13
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4697
# ServiceFileName|re: '(?i)&&set.*(\{\d\}){2,}\\\"\s+?\-f.*&&.*cmd.*\/c' # FPs with |\/r
# Example 1: CMD /C"sET KUR=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&&Set MxI=C:\wINDowS\sYsWow64\winDOWspoWERSheLl\V1.0\PowerShelL.EXe ${ExEcut`IoN`cON`TExT}.\"invo`kEcoMm`A`ND\".( \"{2}{1}{0}\" -f 'pt','EscRi','INvOk' ).Invoke( ( .( \"{0}{1}\" -f'D','IR' ) ( \"{0}{1}\"-f'ENV:kU','R')).\"vAl`Ue\" )&& CMD /C%mXI%"
# Example 2: c:\WiNDOWS\sYSTEm32\CmD.exE /C "sEt DeJLz=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&&set yBKM=PoWERShelL -noeX ^^^&(\"{2}{0}{1}\"-f '-ItE','m','seT') ( 'V' + 'a'+ 'RiAblE:z8J' +'U2' + 'l' ) ([TYpE]( \"{2}{3}{0}{1}\"-f 'e','NT','e','NViRONM' ) ) ; ^^^& ( ( [sTrIng]${VE`Rbo`SepReFER`Ence})[1,3] + 'X'-joIN'')( ( (.('gI') ('V' + 'a' + 'RIAbLe:z8j' + 'u2' +'l' ) ).vALUe::( \"{2}{5}{0}{1}{6}{4}{3}\" -f 'IRo','Nm','GETE','ABlE','I','nv','enTVAr').Invoke(( \"{0}{1}\"-f'd','ejLz' ),( \"{1}{2}{0}\"-f'cEss','P','RO') )) )&& c:\WiNDOWS\sYSTEm32\CmD.exE /C %ybkm%"
ServiceFileName|contains|all:
- '&&set'
- 'cmd'
- '/c'
- '-f'
ServiceFileName|contains:
- '{0}'
- '{1}'
- '{2}'
- '{3}'
- '{4}'
- '{5}'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - System
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR++ LAUNCHER OBFUSCATION - System
id: 14bcba49-a428-42d9-b943-e2ce0f0f7ae6
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via VAR++ LAUNCHER
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task27)
author: Timur Zinniatullin, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-13
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
EventID: 7045
# ImagePath|re: '(?i)&&set.*(\{\d\}){2,}\\\"\s+?\-f.*&&.*cmd.*\/c' # FPs with |\/r
# Example 1: CMD /C"sET KUR=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&&Set MxI=C:\wINDowS\sYsWow64\winDOWspoWERSheLl\V1.0\PowerShelL.EXe ${ExEcut`IoN`cON`TExT}.\"invo`kEcoMm`A`ND\".( \"{2}{1}{0}\" -f 'pt','EscRi','INvOk' ).Invoke( ( .( \"{0}{1}\" -f'D','IR' ) ( \"{0}{1}\"-f'ENV:kU','R')).\"vAl`Ue\" )&& CMD /C%mXI%"
# Example 2: c:\WiNDOWS\sYSTEm32\CmD.exE /C "sEt DeJLz=Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString&&set yBKM=PoWERShelL -noeX ^^^&(\"{2}{0}{1}\"-f '-ItE','m','seT') ( 'V' + 'a'+ 'RiAblE:z8J' +'U2' + 'l' ) ([TYpE]( \"{2}{3}{0}{1}\"-f 'e','NT','e','NViRONM' ) ) ; ^^^& ( ( [sTrIng]${VE`Rbo`SepReFER`Ence})[1,3] + 'X'-joIN'')( ( (.('gI') ('V' + 'a' + 'RIAbLe:z8j' + 'u2' +'l' ) ).vALUe::( \"{2}{5}{0}{1}{6}{4}{3}\" -f 'IRo','Nm','GETE','ABlE','I','nv','enTVAr').Invoke(( \"{0}{1}\"-f'd','ejLz' ),( \"{1}{2}{0}\"-f'cEss','P','RO') )) )&& c:\WiNDOWS\sYSTEm32\CmD.exE /C %ybkm%"
ImagePath|contains|all:
- '&&set'
- 'cmd'
- '/c'
- '-f'
ImagePath|contains:
- '{0}'
- '{1}'
- '{2}'
- '{3}'
- '{4}'
- '{5}'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin
id: 9c14c9fa-1a63-4a64-8e57-d19280559490
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task28)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-12
modified: 2026-03-16
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection:
CommandLine|re: '(?i)(?:set).*&&\s?set.*(?:environment|invoke|\$\{?input).*&&.*"'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - PowerShell Module
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - PowerShell Module
id: c72aca44-8d52-45ad-8f81-f96c4d3c755e
related:
- id: 86b896ba-ffa1-4fea-83e3-ee28a4c915c7
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task28)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-12
modified: 2024-04-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_module
definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
selection_4103:
Payload|re: '(?i)(set).*&&\s?set.*(environment|invoke|\$?\{?input).*&&.*"'
condition: selection_4103
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - Powershell
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - Powershell
id: 86b896ba-ffa1-4fea-83e3-ee28a4c915c7
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task28)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-12
modified: 2024-04-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_script
definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
selection_4104:
ScriptBlockText|re: '(?i)(set).*&&\s?set.*(environment|invoke|\$\{?input).*&&.*"'
condition: selection_4104
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - Security
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - Security
id: 80b708f3-d034-40e4-a6c8-d23b7a7db3d1
related:
- id: 487c7524-f892-4054-b263-8a0ace63fc25
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task28)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-12
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4697
ServiceFileName|contains|all:
- 'set'
- '&&'
ServiceFileName|contains:
- 'environment'
- 'invoke'
- '${input)'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - System
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Stdin - System
id: 487c7524-f892-4054-b263-8a0ace63fc25
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via Stdin in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task28)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-12
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
EventID: 7045
# ImagePath|re: '(?i)(set).*&&\s?set.*(environment|invoke|\${?input).*&&.*"'
ImagePath|contains|all:
- 'set'
- '&&'
ImagePath|contains:
- 'environment'
- 'invoke'
- 'input'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
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title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip
id: e1561947-b4e3-4a74-9bdd-83baed21bdb5
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task29)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2026-03-16
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection:
# Example 1: C:\WINdoWS\sySteM32\CMd /c " ECho\Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString|Clip.Exe&&C:\WINdoWS\sySteM32\CMd /c pOWerSheLl -STa . ( \"{2}{0}{1}\"-f'dd-',(\"{0}{1}\" -f 'T','ype' ),'A' ) -Assembly ( \"{4}{1}{3}{0}{2}\"-f (\"{0}{1}\" -f 'nd','ow'),( \"{1}{0}\"-f'.W','stem' ),( \"{2}{1}{0}\" -f 'rms','Fo','s.'),'i','Sy') ; ${exeCUtIOnCONTeXT}.\"INV`oKECOM`m`ANd\".\"INV`ok`ESCriPT\"( ( [sYSteM.wiNDoWS.forMs.ClIPboaRD]::( \"{2}{0}{1}\" -f'Ex','t',(\"{0}{1}\" -f'Get','t' ) ).\"iNvo`Ke\"( )) ) ; [System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard]::(\"{1}{0}\" -f 'ar','Cle' ).\"in`V`oKE\"( )"
# Example 2: C:\WINDowS\sYsTEM32\CmD.eXE /C" echo\Invoke-Expression (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString| C:\WIndOWs\SYSteM32\CLip &&C:\WINDowS\sYsTEM32\CmD.eXE /C POWERSHeLL -sT -noL [Void][System.Reflection.Assembly]::( \"{0}{3}{4}{1}{2}\" -f( \"{0}{1}\"-f'Lo','adW' ),( \"{0}{1}\"-f 'Par','t'),( \"{0}{1}{2}\"-f 'ial','N','ame'),'it','h' ).\"in`VO`KE\"( ( \"{3}{1}{4}{5}{2}{0}\"-f'rms','ystem.Windo','Fo','S','w','s.' )) ; ( [wIndows.fOrms.cLIPBOArD]::( \"{1}{0}\"-f'T',( \"{1}{0}\" -f'tEX','gET' )).\"i`Nvoke\"( ) ) ^^^| ^^^& ( ( ^^^& ( \"{2}{1}{0}\"-f 'e',( \"{2}{1}{0}\"-f'IABl','aR','v' ),( \"{0}{1}\"-f'Get','-' ) ) ( \"{1}{0}\"-f'*','*MDr' )).\"n`Ame\"[3,11,2]-jOin'') ; [Windows.Forms.Clipboard]::( \"{0}{1}\" -f (\"{1}{0}\"-f'tT','Se' ),'ext').\"in`VoKe\"(' ' )"
CommandLine|re: '(?i)echo.*clip.*&&.*(?:Clipboard|i`?n`?v`?o`?k`?e`?)'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - PowerShell Module
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - PowerShell Module
id: ebdf49d8-b89c-46c9-8fdf-2c308406f6bd
related:
- id: db92dd33-a3ad-49cf-8c2c-608c3e30ace0
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task29)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2024-04-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_module
definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
selection_4103:
Payload|re: '(?i)echo.*clip.*&&.*(Clipboard|i`?n`?v`?o`?k`?e`?)'
condition: selection_4103
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - Powershell
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - Powershell
id: db92dd33-a3ad-49cf-8c2c-608c3e30ace0
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task29)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2024-04-15
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_script
definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
selection_4104:
ScriptBlockText|re: '(?i)echo.*clip.*&&.*(Clipboard|i`?n`?v`?o`?k`?e`?)'
condition: selection_4104
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - Security
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - Security
id: 1a0a2ff1-611b-4dac-8216-8a7b47c618a6
related:
- id: 63e3365d-4824-42d8-8b82-e56810fefa0c
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task29)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4697
ServiceFileName|contains: '(Clipboard|i'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - System
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Clip - System
id: 63e3365d-4824-42d8-8b82-e56810fefa0c
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Clip.exe in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task29)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
EventID: 7045
ImagePath|contains: '(Clipboard|i'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA
id: ac20ae82-8758-4f38-958e-b44a3140ca88
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task31)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-08
modified: 2022-03-08
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection:
CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'set'
- '&&'
- 'mshta'
- 'vbscript:createobject'
- '.run'
- '(window.close)'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - PowerShell
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - PowerShell
id: e55a5195-4724-480e-a77e-3ebe64bd3759
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task31)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-08
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_script
definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
selection_4104:
ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
- 'set'
- '&&'
- 'mshta'
- 'vbscript:createobject'
- '.run'
- '(window.close)'
condition: selection_4104
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - PowerShell Module
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - PowerShell Module
id: 07ad2ea8-6a55-4ac6-bf3e-91b8e59676eb
related:
- id: e55a5195-4724-480e-a77e-3ebe64bd3759
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task31)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-08
modified: 2023-01-04
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_module
definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
selection:
Payload|contains|all:
- 'set'
- '&&'
- 'mshta'
- 'vbscript:createobject'
- '.run'
- '(window.close)'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - Security
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - Security
id: 9b8d9203-4e0f-4cd9-bb06-4cc4ea6d0e9a
related:
- id: 7e9c7999-0f9b-4d4a-a6ed-af6d553d4af4
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task31)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4697
ServiceFileName|contains|all:
- 'mshta'
- 'vbscript:createobject'
- '.run'
- 'window.close'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - System
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use MSHTA - System
id: 7e9c7999-0f9b-4d4a-a6ed-af6d553d4af4
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use MSHTA in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task31)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
EventID: 7045
ImagePath|contains|all:
- 'mshta'
- 'vbscript:createobject'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - PowerShell
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - PowerShell
id: a5a30a6e-75ca-4233-8b8c-42e0f2037d3b
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2019-10-08
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_script
definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled'
detection:
selection_4104:
ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
- '&&'
- 'rundll32'
- 'shell32.dll'
- 'shellexec_rundll'
ScriptBlockText|contains:
- 'value'
- 'invoke'
- 'comspec'
- 'iex'
condition: selection_4104
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - PowerShell Module
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - PowerShell Module
id: 88a22f69-62f9-4b8a-aa00-6b0212f2f05a
related:
- id: a5a30a6e-75ca-4233-8b8c-42e0f2037d3b
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2019-10-08
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: ps_module
definition: 0ad03ef1-f21b-4a79-8ce8-e6900c54b65b
detection:
selection_4103:
Payload|contains|all:
- '&&'
- 'rundll32'
- 'shell32.dll'
- 'shellexec_rundll'
Payload|contains:
- 'value'
- 'invoke'
- 'comspec'
- 'iex'
condition: selection_4103
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - Security
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - Security
id: cd0f7229-d16f-42de-8fe3-fba365fbcb3a
related:
- id: 641a4bfb-c017-44f7-800c-2aee0184ce9b
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task30)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697
detection:
selection:
EventID: 4697
ServiceFileName|contains|all:
- '&&'
- 'rundll32'
- 'shell32.dll'
- 'shellexec_rundll'
ServiceFileName|contains:
- value
- invoke
- comspec
- iex
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - System
Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
view Sigma YAML
title: Invoke-Obfuscation Via Use Rundll32 - System
id: 641a4bfb-c017-44f7-800c-2aee0184ce9b
status: test
description: Detects Obfuscated Powershell via use Rundll32 in Scripts
references:
- https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 # (Task30)
author: Nikita Nazarov, oscd.community
date: 2020-10-09
modified: 2022-11-29
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1027
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Service Control Manager'
EventID: 7045
ImagePath|contains|all:
- '&&'
- 'rundll32'
- 'shell32.dll'
- 'shellexec_rundll'
ImagePath|contains:
- 'value'
- 'invoke'
- 'comspec'
- 'iex'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
JNDIExploit Pattern
Detects exploitation attempt using the JNDI-Exploit-Kit
view Sigma YAML
title: JNDIExploit Pattern
id: 412d55bc-7737-4d25-9542-5b396867ce55
status: test
description: Detects exploitation attempt using the JNDI-Exploit-Kit
references:
- https://github.com/pimps/JNDI-Exploit-Kit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20231015205935/https://githubmemory.com/repo/FunctFan/JNDIExploit
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2021-12-12
modified: 2022-12-25
tags:
- attack.initial-access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
keywords:
- '/Basic/Command/Base64/'
- '/Basic/ReverseShell/'
- '/Basic/TomcatMemshell'
- '/Basic/JettyMemshell'
- '/Basic/WeblogicMemshell'
- '/Basic/JBossMemshell'
- '/Basic/WebsphereMemshell'
- '/Basic/SpringMemshell'
- '/Deserialization/URLDNS/'
- '/Deserialization/CommonsCollections1/Dnslog/'
- '/Deserialization/CommonsCollections2/Command/Base64/'
- '/Deserialization/CommonsBeanutils1/ReverseShell/'
- '/Deserialization/Jre8u20/TomcatMemshell'
- '/TomcatBypass/Dnslog/'
- '/TomcatBypass/Command/'
- '/TomcatBypass/ReverseShell/'
- '/TomcatBypass/TomcatMemshell'
- '/TomcatBypass/SpringMemshell'
- '/GroovyBypass/Command/'
- '/WebsphereBypass/Upload/'
condition: keywords
falsepositives:
- Legitimate apps the use these paths
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
JXA In-memory Execution Via OSAScript
Detects possible malicious execution of JXA in-memory via OSAScript
view Sigma YAML
title: JXA In-memory Execution Via OSAScript
id: f1408a58-0e94-4165-b80a-da9f96cf6fc3
related:
- id: 1bc2e6c5-0885-472b-bed6-be5ea8eace55
type: derived
status: test
description: Detects possible malicious execution of JXA in-memory via OSAScript
references:
- https://redcanary.com/blog/applescript/
author: Sohan G (D4rkCiph3r)
date: 2023-01-31
tags:
- attack.t1059.002
- attack.t1059.007
- attack.execution
logsource:
product: macos
category: process_creation
detection:
selection_main:
CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'osascript'
- ' -e '
- 'eval'
- 'NSData.dataWithContentsOfURL'
selection_js:
- CommandLine|contains|all:
- ' -l '
- 'JavaScript'
- CommandLine|contains: '.js'
condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Java Payload Strings
Detects possible Java payloads in web access logs
view Sigma YAML
title: Java Payload Strings
id: 583aa0a2-30b1-4d62-8bf3-ab73689efe6c
status: test
description: Detects possible Java payloads in web access logs
references:
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/06/02/active-exploitation-of-confluence-cve-2022-26134/
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2021/09/02/active-exploitation-of-confluence-server-cve-2021-26084/
- https://github.com/httpvoid/writeups/blob/62d3751945289d088ccfdf4d0ffbf61598a2cd7d/Confluence-RCE.md
- https://twitter.com/httpvoid0x2f/status/1532924261035384832
- https://medium.com/geekculture/text4shell-exploit-walkthrough-ebc02a01f035
author: frack113, Harjot Singh, "@cyb3rjy0t" (update)
date: 2022-06-04
modified: 2023-01-19
tags:
- cve.2022-26134
- cve.2021-26084
- attack.initial-access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
keywords:
- '%24%7B%28%23a%3D%40'
- '${(#a=@'
- '%24%7B%40java'
- '${@java'
- 'u0022java'
- '%2F%24%7B%23'
- '/${#'
- 'new+java.'
- 'getRuntime().exec('
- 'getRuntime%28%29.exec%28'
condition: keywords
falsepositives:
- Legitimate apps
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
JexBoss Command Sequence
Detects suspicious command sequence that JexBoss
view Sigma YAML
title: JexBoss Command Sequence
id: 8ec2c8b4-557a-4121-b87c-5dfb3a602fae
status: test
description: Detects suspicious command sequence that JexBoss
references:
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/analysis-reports/AR18-312A
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-08-24
modified: 2025-11-22
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.t1059.004
logsource:
product: linux
detection:
keywords:
'|all':
- 'bash -c /bin/bash'
- '&/dev/tcp/'
condition: keywords
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Kaspersky Endpoint Security Stopped Via CommandLine - Linux
Detects execution of the Kaspersky init.d stop script on Linux systems either directly or via systemctl.
This activity may indicate a manual interruption of the antivirus service by an administrator, or it could be a sign of potential tampering or evasion attempts by malicious actors.
view Sigma YAML
title: Kaspersky Endpoint Security Stopped Via CommandLine - Linux
id: 36388120-b3f1-4ce9-b50b-280d9a7f4c04
status: experimental
description: |
Detects execution of the Kaspersky init.d stop script on Linux systems either directly or via systemctl.
This activity may indicate a manual interruption of the antivirus service by an administrator, or it could be a sign of potential tampering or evasion attempts by malicious actors.
references:
- https://support.kaspersky.com/KES4Linux/12.0.0/en-US/197929.htm
author: Milad Cheraghi
date: 2025-10-18
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.defense-impairment
- attack.t1685
logsource:
product: linux
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
# Note: Add the list of shells allowed in your environment that can be used to run init.d scripts.
- '/systemctl'
- '/bash'
- '/sh'
CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'stop'
- 'kesl'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- System administrator manually stopping Kaspersky services
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Kavremover Dropped Binary LOLBIN Usage
Detects the execution of a signed binary dropped by Kaspersky Lab Products Remover (kavremover) which can be abused as a LOLBIN to execute arbitrary commands and binaries.
view Sigma YAML
title: Kavremover Dropped Binary LOLBIN Usage
id: d047726b-c71c-4048-a99b-2e2f50dc107d
status: test
description: Detects the execution of a signed binary dropped by Kaspersky Lab Products Remover (kavremover) which can be abused as a LOLBIN to execute arbitrary commands and binaries.
references:
- https://nasbench.medium.com/lolbined-using-kaspersky-endpoint-security-kes-installer-to-execute-arbitrary-commands-1c999f1b7fea
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-11-01
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1127
logsource:
product: windows
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
CommandLine|contains: ' run run-cmd '
filter_main_legit_parents:
ParentImage|endswith:
- '\cleanapi.exe' # When launched from KES installer
- '\kavremover.exe' # When launched from kavremover.exe
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_*
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Kerberos Manipulation
Detects failed Kerberos TGT issue operation. This can be a sign of manipulations of TGT messages by an attacker.
view Sigma YAML
title: Kerberos Manipulation
id: f7644214-0eb0-4ace-9455-331ec4c09253
status: test
description: Detects failed Kerberos TGT issue operation. This can be a sign of manipulations of TGT messages by an attacker.
references:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-4771
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2017-02-10
modified: 2024-01-16
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1212
logsource:
product: windows
service: security
detection:
selection:
EventID:
- 675
- 4768
- 4769
- 4771
Status:
- '0x9'
- '0xA'
- '0xB'
- '0xF'
- '0x10'
- '0x11'
- '0x13'
- '0x14'
- '0x1A'
- '0x1F'
- '0x21'
- '0x22'
- '0x23'
- '0x24'
- '0x26'
- '0x27'
- '0x28'
- '0x29'
- '0x2C'
- '0x2D'
- '0x2E'
- '0x2F'
- '0x31'
- '0x32'
- '0x3E'
- '0x3F'
- '0x40'
- '0x41'
- '0x43'
- '0x44'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Faulty legacy applications
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Kernel Memory Dump Via LiveKD
Detects execution of LiveKD with the "-m" flag to potentially dump the kernel memory
view Sigma YAML
title: Kernel Memory Dump Via LiveKD
id: c7746f1c-47d3-43d6-8c45-cd1e54b6b0a2
status: test
description: Detects execution of LiveKD with the "-m" flag to potentially dump the kernel memory
references:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/livekd
- https://4sysops.com/archives/creating-a-complete-memory-dump-without-a-blue-screen/
- https://kb.acronis.com/content/60892
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-05-16
modified: 2024-03-13
tags:
- attack.stealth
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection_img:
- Image|endswith:
- '\livekd.exe'
- '\livekd64.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'livekd.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains|windash: ' -m'
condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
- Unlikely in production environment
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
KrbRelayUp Service Installation
Detects service creation from KrbRelayUp tool used for privilege escalation in Windows domain environments where LDAP signing is not enforced (the default settings)
view Sigma YAML
title: KrbRelayUp Service Installation
id: e97d9903-53b2-41fc-8cb9-889ed4093e80
status: test
description: Detects service creation from KrbRelayUp tool used for privilege escalation in Windows domain environments where LDAP signing is not enforced (the default settings)
references:
- https://github.com/Dec0ne/KrbRelayUp
author: Sittikorn S, Tim Shelton
date: 2022-05-11
modified: 2022-10-05
tags:
- attack.persistence
- attack.privilege-escalation
- attack.t1543
logsource:
product: windows
service: system
detection:
selection:
EventID: 7045
ServiceName: 'KrbSCM'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LOL-Binary Copied From System Directory
Detects a suspicious copy operation that tries to copy a known LOLBIN from system (System32, SysWOW64, WinSxS) directories to another on disk in order to bypass detections based on locations.
view Sigma YAML
title: LOL-Binary Copied From System Directory
id: f5d19838-41b5-476c-98d8-ba8af4929ee2
related:
- id: fff9d2b7-e11c-4a69-93d3-40ef66189767
type: derived
status: test
description: |
Detects a suspicious copy operation that tries to copy a known LOLBIN from system (System32, SysWOW64, WinSxS) directories to another on disk in order to bypass detections based on locations.
references:
- https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/8da5b75b6380a41eee3a399c43dfe0d99eeefaa1fd21027a07b1ecaa4cd96fdd?environmentId=120
- https://web.archive.org/web/20180331144337/https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2018/03/sanny-malware-delivery-method-updated-in-recently-observed-attacks.html
- https://thedfirreport.com/2023/08/28/html-smuggling-leads-to-domain-wide-ransomware/
- https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/14e722855605ba78dc1d21153f0e1be90e7528149f2cd2d7d6eba8ef27534bdc/behavior
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2023-08-29
modified: 2025-11-27
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1036.003
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection_tools_cmd:
Image|endswith: '\cmd.exe'
CommandLine|contains: 'copy '
selection_tools_pwsh:
Image|endswith:
- '\powershell.exe'
- '\pwsh.exe'
CommandLine|contains:
- 'copy-item'
- ' copy '
- 'cpi '
- ' cp '
selection_tools_other:
- Image|endswith:
- '\robocopy.exe'
- '\xcopy.exe'
- OriginalFileName:
- 'robocopy.exe'
- 'XCOPY.EXE'
selection_target_path:
CommandLine|contains:
- '\System32'
- '\SysWOW64'
- '\WinSxS'
selection_target_lolbin:
CommandLine|contains:
# Note: add more binaries to increase coverage
- '\bitsadmin.exe'
- '\calc.exe'
- '\certutil.exe'
- '\cmdl32.exe'
- '\cscript.exe'
- '\mshta.exe'
- '\rundll32.exe'
- '\wscript.exe'
- '\ie4uinit.exe'
condition: 1 of selection_tools_* and all of selection_target_*
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Access Detected via Attack Surface Reduction
Detects Access to LSASS Process
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Access Detected via Attack Surface Reduction
id: a0a278fe-2c0e-4de2-ac3c-c68b08a9ba98
status: test
description: Detects Access to LSASS Process
references:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction
author: Markus Neis
date: 2018-08-26
modified: 2022-08-13
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: windefend
definition: 'Requirements:Enabled Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem (lsass.exe) from Attack Surface Reduction (GUID: 9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2)'
detection:
selection:
EventID: 1121
Path|endswith: '\lsass.exe'
filter_thor:
ProcessName|startswith: 'C:\Windows\Temp\asgard2-agent\'
ProcessName|endswith:
- '\thor64.exe'
- '\thor.exe'
filter_exact:
ProcessName:
- 'C:\Windows\System32\atiesrxx.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\System32\CompatTelRunner.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\System32\nvwmi64.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\System32\Taskmgr.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\System32\wbem\WmiPrvSE.exe'
- 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msiexec.exe'
filter_begins:
ProcessName|startswith:
- 'C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\'
- 'C:\WINDOWS\Installer\'
- 'C:\Program Files\'
- 'C:\Program Files (x86)\'
condition: selection and not 1 of filter_*
falsepositives:
- Google Chrome GoogleUpdate.exe
- Some Taskmgr.exe related activity
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Access From Potentially White-Listed Processes
Detects a possible process memory dump that uses a white-listed filename like TrolleyExpress.exe as a way to dump the LSASS process memory without Microsoft Defender interference
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Access From Potentially White-Listed Processes
id: 4be8b654-0c01-4c9d-a10c-6b28467fc651
status: test
description: |
Detects a possible process memory dump that uses a white-listed filename like TrolleyExpress.exe as a way to dump the LSASS process memory without Microsoft Defender interference
references:
- https://twitter.com/_xpn_/status/1491557187168178176
- https://www.ired.team/offensive-security/credential-access-and-credential-dumping/dump-credentials-from-lsass-process-without-mimikatz
- https://twitter.com/mrd0x/status/1460597833917251595
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-02-10
modified: 2023-11-29
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
- attack.s0002
logsource:
category: process_access
product: windows
detection:
selection:
TargetImage|endswith: '\lsass.exe'
SourceImage|endswith:
- '\TrolleyExpress.exe' # Citrix
- '\ProcessDump.exe' # Cisco Jabber
- '\dump64.exe' # Visual Studio
GrantedAccess|endswith:
- '10'
- '30'
- '50'
- '70'
- '90'
- 'B0'
- 'D0'
- 'F0'
- '18'
- '38'
- '58'
- '78'
- '98'
- 'B8'
- 'D8'
- 'F8'
- '1A'
- '3A'
- '5A'
- '7A'
- '9A'
- 'BA'
- 'DA'
- 'FA'
- '0x14C2' # https://github.com/b4rtik/ATPMiniDump/blob/76304f93b390af3bb66e4f451ca16562a479bdc9/ATPMiniDump/ATPMiniDump.c
- 'FF'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Dump Keyword In CommandLine
Detects the presence of the keywords "lsass" and ".dmp" in the commandline, which could indicate a potential attempt to dump or create a dump of the lsass process.
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Dump Keyword In CommandLine
id: ffa6861c-4461-4f59-8a41-578c39f3f23e
related:
- id: a5a2d357-1ab8-4675-a967-ef9990a59391
type: derived
status: test
description: |
Detects the presence of the keywords "lsass" and ".dmp" in the commandline, which could indicate a potential attempt to dump or create a dump of the lsass process.
references:
- https://github.com/Hackndo/lsassy
- https://medium.com/@markmotig/some-ways-to-dump-lsass-exe-c4a75fdc49bf
- https://github.com/elastic/detection-rules/blob/c76a39796972ecde44cb1da6df47f1b6562c9770/rules/windows/credential_access_lsass_memdump_file_created.toml
- https://www.whiteoaksecurity.com/blog/attacks-defenses-dumping-lsass-no-mimikatz/
- https://github.com/helpsystems/nanodump
- https://github.com/CCob/MirrorDump
author: E.M. Anhaus, Tony Lambert, oscd.community, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2019-10-24
modified: 2023-08-29
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection:
- CommandLine|contains:
- 'lsass.dmp'
- 'lsass.zip'
- 'lsass.rar'
- 'Andrew.dmp'
- 'Coredump.dmp'
- 'NotLSASS.zip' # https://github.com/CCob/MirrorDump
- 'lsass_2' # default format of procdump v9.0 is lsass_YYMMDD_HHmmss.dmp
- 'lsassdump'
- 'lsassdmp'
- CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'lsass'
- '.dmp'
- CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'SQLDmpr'
- '.mdmp'
- CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'nanodump'
- '.dmp'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unlikely
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Memory Access by Tool With Dump Keyword In Name
Detects LSASS process access requests from a source process with the "dump" keyword in its image name.
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Memory Access by Tool With Dump Keyword In Name
id: 9bd012ee-0dff-44d7-84a0-aa698cfd87a3
status: test
description: Detects LSASS process access requests from a source process with the "dump" keyword in its image name.
references:
- https://twitter.com/_xpn_/status/1491557187168178176
- https://www.ired.team/offensive-security/credential-access-and-credential-dumping/dump-credentials-from-lsass-process-without-mimikatz
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-02-10
modified: 2023-11-29
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
- attack.s0002
logsource:
category: process_access
product: windows
detection:
selection:
TargetImage|endswith: '\lsass.exe'
SourceImage|contains: 'dump'
GrantedAccess|endswith:
- '10'
- '30'
- '50'
- '70'
- '90'
- 'B0'
- 'D0'
- 'F0'
- '18'
- '38'
- '58'
- '78'
- '98'
- 'B8'
- 'D8'
- 'F8'
- '1A'
- '3A'
- '5A'
- '7A'
- '9A'
- 'BA'
- 'DA'
- 'FA'
- '0x14C2' # https://github.com/b4rtik/ATPMiniDump/blob/76304f93b390af3bb66e4f451ca16562a479bdc9/ATPMiniDump/ATPMiniDump.c
- 'FF'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Rare programs that contain the word dump in their name and access lsass
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Process Crashed - Application
Detects Windows error reporting events where the process that crashed is LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service).
This could be the cause of a provoked crash by techniques such as Lsass-Shtinkering to dump credentials.
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Process Crashed - Application
id: a18e0862-127b-43ca-be12-1a542c75c7c5
status: experimental
description: |
Detects Windows error reporting events where the process that crashed is LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service).
This could be the cause of a provoked crash by techniques such as Lsass-Shtinkering to dump credentials.
references:
- https://github.com/deepinstinct/Lsass-Shtinkering
- https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2030/DEF%20CON%2030%20presentations/Asaf%20Gilboa%20-%20LSASS%20Shtinkering%20Abusing%20Windows%20Error%20Reporting%20to%20Dump%20LSASS.pdf
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-erref/596a1078-e883-4972-9bbc-49e60bebca55
author: Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-12-07
modified: 2025-12-03
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
logsource:
product: windows
service: application
detection:
selection:
Provider_Name: 'Application Error'
EventID: 1000
AppName: 'lsass.exe'
ExceptionCode: 'c0000001' # STATUS_UNSUCCESSFUL
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Rare legitimate crashing of the lsass process
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Process Dump Artefact In CrashDumps Folder
Detects the presence of an LSASS dump file in the "CrashDumps" folder. This could be a sign of LSASS credential dumping. Techniques such as the LSASS Shtinkering have been seen abusing the Windows Error Reporting to dump said process.
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Process Dump Artefact In CrashDumps Folder
id: 6902955a-01b7-432c-b32a-6f5f81d8f625
status: test
description: Detects the presence of an LSASS dump file in the "CrashDumps" folder. This could be a sign of LSASS credential dumping. Techniques such as the LSASS Shtinkering have been seen abusing the Windows Error Reporting to dump said process.
references:
- https://github.com/deepinstinct/Lsass-Shtinkering
- https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2030/DEF%20CON%2030%20presentations/Asaf%20Gilboa%20-%20LSASS%20Shtinkering%20Abusing%20Windows%20Error%20Reporting%20to%20Dump%20LSASS.pdf
author: '@pbssubhash'
date: 2022-12-08
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_event
detection:
selection:
TargetFilename|startswith: 'C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\CrashDumps\'
TargetFilename|contains: 'lsass.exe.'
TargetFilename|endswith: '.dmp'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Rare legitimate dump of the process by the operating system due to a crash of lsass
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Process Memory Dump Creation Via Taskmgr.EXE
Detects the creation of an "lsass.dmp" file by the taskmgr process. This indicates a manual dumping of the LSASS.exe process memory using Windows Task Manager.
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Process Memory Dump Creation Via Taskmgr.EXE
id: 69ca12af-119d-44ed-b50f-a47af0ebc364
status: test
description: Detects the creation of an "lsass.dmp" file by the taskmgr process. This indicates a manual dumping of the LSASS.exe process memory using Windows Task Manager.
author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel
date: 2023-10-19
references:
- https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/987e3ca988ae3cff4b9f6e388c139c05bf44bbb8/atomics/T1003.001/T1003.001.md#L1
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
logsource:
category: file_event
product: windows
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- ':\Windows\system32\taskmgr.exe'
- ':\Windows\SysWOW64\taskmgr.exe'
TargetFilename|contains|all:
- '\AppData\Local\Temp\'
- '\lsass'
- '.DMP'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Rare case of troubleshooting by an administrator or support that has to be investigated regardless
level: high
regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/file/file_event/file_event_win_taskmgr_lsass_dump/info.yml
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Process Memory Dump Files
Detects creation of files with names used by different memory dumping tools to create a memory dump of the LSASS process memory, which contains user credentials.
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Process Memory Dump Files
id: a5a2d357-1ab8-4675-a967-ef9990a59391
related:
- id: db2110f3-479d-42a6-94fb-d35bc1e46492
type: obsolete
- id: 5e3d3601-0662-4af0-b1d2-36a05e90c40a
type: obsolete
status: test
description: Detects creation of files with names used by different memory dumping tools to create a memory dump of the LSASS process memory, which contains user credentials.
references:
- https://www.google.com/search?q=procdump+lsass
- https://medium.com/@markmotig/some-ways-to-dump-lsass-exe-c4a75fdc49bf
- https://github.com/elastic/detection-rules/blob/c76a39796972ecde44cb1da6df47f1b6562c9770/rules/windows/credential_access_lsass_memdump_file_created.toml
- https://www.whiteoaksecurity.com/blog/attacks-defenses-dumping-lsass-no-mimikatz/
- https://github.com/helpsystems/nanodump
- https://github.com/CCob/MirrorDump
- https://github.com/safedv/RustiveDump/blob/1a9b026b477587becfb62df9677cede619d42030/src/main.rs#L35
- https://github.com/ricardojoserf/NativeDump/blob/01d8cd17f31f51f5955a38e85cd3c83a17596175/NativeDump/Program.cs#L258
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2021-11-15
modified: 2024-10-08
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1003.001
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_event
detection:
selection_1:
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '\Andrew.dmp'
- '\Coredump.dmp'
- '\lsass.dmp'
- '\lsass.rar'
- '\lsass.zip'
- '\NotLSASS.zip' # https://github.com/CCob/MirrorDump
- '\PPLBlade.dmp' # https://github.com/tastypepperoni/PPLBlade
- '\rustive.dmp' # https://github.com/safedv/RustiveDump/blob/main/src/main.rs#L35
selection_2:
TargetFilename|contains:
- '\lsass_2' # default format of procdump v9.0 is lsass_YYMMDD_HHmmss.dmp
- '\lsassdmp'
- '\lsassdump'
selection_3:
TargetFilename|contains|all:
- '\lsass'
- '.dmp'
selection_4:
TargetFilename|contains: 'SQLDmpr'
TargetFilename|endswith: '.mdmp'
selection_5:
TargetFilename|contains:
- '\nanodump'
- '\proc_' # NativeDump pattern https://github.com/ricardojoserf/NativeDump/blob/01d8cd17f31f51f5955a38e85cd3c83a17596175/NativeDump/Program.cs#L258
TargetFilename|endswith: '.dmp'
condition: 1 of selection_*
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
LSASS Process Reconnaissance Via Findstr.EXE
Detects findstring commands that include the keyword lsass, which indicates recon actviity for the LSASS process PID
view Sigma YAML
title: LSASS Process Reconnaissance Via Findstr.EXE
id: fe63010f-8823-4864-a96b-a7b4a0f7b929
status: test
description: Detects findstring commands that include the keyword lsass, which indicates recon actviity for the LSASS process PID
references:
- https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2022/08/recent-cyber-attack.html?m=1
author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-08-12
modified: 2024-06-04
tags:
- attack.credential-access
- attack.t1552.006
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection_findstr_img:
- Image|endswith:
- '\find.exe'
- '\findstr.exe'
- OriginalFileName:
- 'FIND.EXE'
- 'FINDSTR.EXE'
selection_findstr_cli:
CommandLine|contains: 'lsass'
selection_special:
CommandLine|contains|windash:
- ' /i "lsass'
- ' /i lsass.exe'
- 'findstr "lsass'
- 'findstr lsass'
- 'findstr.exe "lsass'
- 'findstr.exe lsass'
condition: all of selection_findstr_* or selection_special
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_findstr_lsass/info.yml
Convert to SIEM query
high
Legitimate Application Dropped Archive
Detects programs on a Windows system that should not write an archive to disk
view Sigma YAML
title: Legitimate Application Dropped Archive
id: 654fcc6d-840d-4844-9b07-2c3300e54a26
status: test
description: Detects programs on a Windows system that should not write an archive to disk
references:
- https://github.com/Neo23x0/sysmon-config/blob/3f808d9c022c507aae21a9346afba4a59dd533b9/sysmonconfig-export-block.xml#L1326
author: frack113, Florian Roth
date: 2022-08-21
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1218
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_event
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
# Microsoft Office Programs Dropping Executables
- \winword.exe
- \excel.exe
- \powerpnt.exe
- \msaccess.exe
- \mspub.exe
- \eqnedt32.exe
- \visio.exe
- \wordpad.exe
- \wordview.exe
# LOLBINs that can be used to download executables
- \certutil.exe
- \certoc.exe
- \CertReq.exe
# - \bitsadmin.exe (depends on the environment; comment in if you're sure that bitsadmin doesn't do that in your env)
- \Desktopimgdownldr.exe
- \esentutl.exe
# - \expand.exe
- \finger.exe
# Executables that should never drop an executable to disk (but may after a previous process injection or if it's malware that uses a legitimate name)
- \notepad.exe
- \AcroRd32.exe
- \RdrCEF.exe
- \mshta.exe
- \hh.exe
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '.zip'
- '.rar'
- '.7z'
- '.diagcab'
- '.appx'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
Convert to SIEM query
high
Legitimate Application Dropped Executable
Detects programs on a Windows system that should not write executables to disk
view Sigma YAML
title: Legitimate Application Dropped Executable
id: f0540f7e-2db3-4432-b9e0-3965486744bc
status: test
description: Detects programs on a Windows system that should not write executables to disk
references:
- https://github.com/Neo23x0/sysmon-config/blob/3f808d9c022c507aae21a9346afba4a59dd533b9/sysmonconfig-export-block.xml#L1326
author: frack113, Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-08-21
modified: 2023-06-22
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1218
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_event
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
# Microsoft Office Programs Dropping Executables / Rest of the apps are covered in: c7a74c80-ba5a-486e-9974-ab9e682bc5e4
- '\eqnedt32.exe'
- '\wordpad.exe'
- '\wordview.exe'
# LOLBINs that can be used to download executables
- '\certutil.exe'
- '\certoc.exe'
- '\CertReq.exe'
# - \bitsadmin.exe (depends on the environment; comment in if you're sure that bitsadmin doesn't do that in your env)
- '\Desktopimgdownldr.exe'
- '\esentutl.exe'
# - \expand.exe
- '\mshta.exe'
# Executables that should never drop an executable to disk (but may after a previous process injection or if it's malware that uses a legitimate name)
- '\AcroRd32.exe'
- '\RdrCEF.exe'
- '\hh.exe'
- '\finger.exe'
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '.exe'
- '.dll'
- '.ocx'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
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high
Legitimate Application Dropped Script
Detects programs on a Windows system that should not write scripts to disk
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title: Legitimate Application Dropped Script
id: 7d604714-e071-49ff-8726-edeb95a70679
status: test
description: Detects programs on a Windows system that should not write scripts to disk
references:
- https://github.com/Neo23x0/sysmon-config/blob/3f808d9c022c507aae21a9346afba4a59dd533b9/sysmonconfig-export-block.xml#L1326
author: frack113, Florian Roth (Nextron Systems)
date: 2022-08-21
modified: 2023-06-22
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1218
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_event
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
# Microsoft Office Programs Dropping Executables / Rest of the apps are covered in: c7a74c80-ba5a-486e-9974-ab9e682bc5e4
- \eqnedt32.exe
- \wordpad.exe
- \wordview.exe
# LOLBINs that can be used to download executables
- \certutil.exe
- \certoc.exe
- \CertReq.exe
# - \bitsadmin.exe (depends on the environment; comment in if you're sure that bitsadmin doesn't do that in your env)
- \Desktopimgdownldr.exe
- \esentutl.exe
# - \expand.exe
- '\mshta.exe'
# Executables that should never drop an executable to disk (but may after a previous process injection or if it's malware that uses a legitimate name)
- '\AcroRd32.exe'
- '\RdrCEF.exe'
- '\hh.exe'
- '\finger.exe'
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '.ps1'
- '.bat'
- '.vbs'
- '.scf'
- '.wsf'
- '.wsh'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
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high
Legitimate Application Writing Files In Uncommon Location
Detects legitimate applications writing any type of file to uncommon or suspicious locations that are not typical for application data storage or execution.
Adversaries may leverage legitimate applications (Living off the Land Binaries - LOLBins) to drop or download malicious files to uncommon locations on the system to evade detection by security solutions.
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title: Legitimate Application Writing Files In Uncommon Location
id: 1cf465a1-2609-4c15-9b66-c32dbe4bfd67
related:
- id: 2ddef153-167b-4e89-86b6-757a9e65dcac # bitsadmin dedicated rule
type: similar
status: experimental
description: |
Detects legitimate applications writing any type of file to uncommon or suspicious locations that are not typical for application data storage or execution.
Adversaries may leverage legitimate applications (Living off the Land Binaries - LOLBins) to drop or download malicious files to uncommon locations on the system to evade detection by security solutions.
references:
- https://lolbas-project.github.io/#/download
author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)
date: 2025-12-10
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1218
- attack.command-and-control
- attack.t1105
logsource:
product: windows
category: file_event
detection:
selection_img:
Image|endswith:
# Microsoft Office Programs Dropping Executables / Rest of the apps are covered in: c7a74c80-ba5a-486e-9974-ab9e682bc5e4
- '\eqnedt32.exe'
- '\wordpad.exe'
- '\wordview.exe'
# LOLBINs that can be used to download executables
- '\cmdl32.exe'
- '\certutil.exe'
- '\certoc.exe'
- '\CertReq.exe'
- '\bitsadmin.exe'
- '\Desktopimgdownldr.exe'
- '\esentutl.exe'
- '\expand.exe'
- '\extrac32.exe'
- '\replace.exe'
- '\mshta.exe'
- '\ftp.exe'
- '\Ldifde.exe'
- '\RdrCEF.exe'
- '\hh.exe'
- '\finger.exe'
- '\findstr.exe'
selection_locations:
TargetFilename|contains:
- ':\Perflogs'
- ':\ProgramData\'
- ':\Temp\'
- ':\Users\Public\'
- ':\Windows\'
- '\$Recycle.Bin\'
- '\AppData\Local\'
- '\AppData\Roaming\'
- '\Contacts\'
- '\Desktop\'
- '\Favorites\'
- '\Favourites\'
- '\inetpub\wwwroot\'
- '\Music\'
- '\Pictures\'
- '\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\'
- '\Users\Default\'
- '\Videos\'
condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: high
regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/file/file_event/file_event_win_susp_legitimate_app_dropping_in_uncommon_location/info.yml
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