Detections

Explore public detection logic contributed by the community across SIEM and rule languages.

260 detections

The following analytic detects `spoolsv.exe` writing a `.dll` file, which is unusual behavior and may indicate exploitation of vulnerabilities like CVE-2021-34527 (PrintNightmare). This detection leverages Sysmon EventID 11 to monitor file creation events in the `\spool\drivers\x64\` directory. This activity is significant because `spoolsv.exe` typically does not write DLL files, and such behavior could signify an ongoing attack. If confirmed malicious, this could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or maintain persistence on the compromised system.
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1 year ago
0055
The analytic identifies blocked destinations within a network that are deemed privacy risks by Zscaler. It leverages web proxy logs, focusing on entries marked as "Privacy Risk." Key data points such as device owner, user, URL category, destination URL, and IP are analyzed. This activity is significant for a SOC as it helps monitor and manage privacy risks, ensuring a secure network environment. If confirmed malicious, this activity could indicate attempts to access or exfiltrate sensitive information, posing a significant threat to data privacy and security.
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1 year ago
0053
This analytic detects the execution of AdvancedRun.exe, a utility that allows users to run programs with different administrative privileges, user accounts, or environment settings. It identifies the process by its name or original file name and flags common command-line arguments often used for configuration or specific execution parameters. Monitoring this activity is crucial as AdvancedRun can be leveraged by attackers for remote code execution, privilege escalation, or maintaining persistence within an environment, similar to tools like PsExec. If used maliciously, it could enable the execution of arbitrary commands or configuration-based automation.
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1 year ago
0051
This analytic detects CrowdStrike alerts specifically categorized with a 'MEDIUM' severity. These alerts indicate suspicious activity that warrants prompt attention but is not immediately critical. Such activities might include unusual behavior or attempted policy violations. The rule processes CrowdStrike stream data, renames relevant fields for consistency, and then filters for events where the 'severity' field contains 'MEDIUM'. The primary goal is to identify and flag these medium-severity incidents for further investigation and mitigation to prevent potential escalation of attacks.
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1 year ago
1048
The following analytic detects the use of the .NET compiler csc.exe for on-the-fly compilation of potentially malicious .NET code. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on specific command-line patterns associated with csc.exe. This activity is significant because adversaries and malware often use this technique to evade detection by compiling malicious code at runtime. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise, data exfiltration, or further lateral movement within the network.
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1 year ago
0048
The analytic identifies potential exploitation of Log4Shell CVE-2021-44228 by correlating multiple MITRE ATT&CK tactics detected in risk events. It leverages Splunk's risk data model to calculate the distinct count of MITRE ATT&CK tactics from Log4Shell-related detections. This activity is significant because it indicates a high probability of exploitation if two or more distinct tactics are observed. If confirmed malicious, this activity could lead to initial payload delivery, callback to a malicious server, and post-exploitation activities, potentially resulting in unauthorized access, lateral movement, and further compromise of the affected systems.
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1 year ago
0047
The following analytic detects attempts to exploit the F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API vulnerability (CVE-2022-1388) for unauthenticated remote code execution. It identifies suspicious URI paths and POST HTTP methods, along with specific request headers containing potential commands in the `utilcmdargs` field and a random base64 encoded value in the `X-F5-Auth-Token` field. This activity is significant as it targets a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. If confirmed malicious, this could lead to full system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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1 year ago
1046
The analytic detects instances of `regsvcs.exe` running without command line arguments. This behavior typically indicates process injection, where another process manipulates `regsvcs.exe`. The detection leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names, IDs, and command-line executions. This activity is significant as it may signal an attempt to evade detection and execute malicious code. If confirmed malicious, the attacker could achieve code execution, potentially leading to privilege escalation, persistence, or access to sensitive information.
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1 year ago
0044
The following analytic detects the execution of "dsquery.exe" with arguments targeting `TrustedDomain` queries directly from the command line. This behavior is identified using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) telemetry, focusing on process names and command-line arguments. This activity is significant as it often indicates domain trust discovery, a common step in lateral movement or privilege escalation by adversaries. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to map domain trusts, potentially leading to further exploitation and unauthorized access to trusted domains.
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1 year ago
0043
The analytic identifies access to a specific Ivanti Connect Secure endpoint, `/api/v1/configuration/users/user-roles/user-role/rest-userrole1/web/web-bookmarks/bookmark`, which is known to be vulnerable to CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887. It specifically looks for GET requests that result in a 403 Forbidden HTTP status code with an empty response body. This behavior is indicative of potential exploitation attempts against Ivanti Connect Secure systems. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or control, potentially resulting in data breaches or system compromise.
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1 year ago
1043
The following analytic identifies unauthorized devices attempting to connect to the organization's network by inspecting DHCP request packets. It detects this activity by comparing the MAC addresses in DHCP requests against a list of known authorized devices stored in the assets_by_str.csv file. This activity is significant for a SOC because unauthorized devices can pose security risks, including potential data breaches or network disruptions. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized network access, potentially leading to further exploitation or data exfiltration.
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1 year ago
0042
The analytic identifies potential exploitation attempts against Citrix ADC related to CVE-2023-3519. It detects POST requests to specific web endpoints associated with this vulnerability by leveraging the Web datamodel. This activity is significant as CVE-2023-3519 involves a SAML processing overflow issue that can lead to memory corruption, posing a high risk. If confirmed malicious, attackers could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or disrupt services, making it crucial for SOC analysts to monitor and investigate these alerts promptly.
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1 year ago
2042
The following analytic identifies processes querying the registry for potential passwords or credentials. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on command-line executions that access specific registry paths known to store sensitive information. This activity is significant as it may indicate credential theft attempts, often used by adversaries or post-exploitation tools like winPEAS. If confirmed malicious, this behavior could lead to privilege escalation, persistence, or lateral movement within the network, posing a severe security risk.
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1 year ago
0040
The following analytic detects the execution of ngrok.exe on a Windows operating system. It leverages data from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, focusing on process names and command-line arguments. This activity is significant because while ngrok is a legitimate tool for creating secure tunnels, it is increasingly used by adversaries to bypass network defenses and establish reverse proxies. If confirmed malicious, this could allow attackers to exfiltrate data, maintain persistence, or facilitate further attacks by tunneling traffic through the compromised system.
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1 year ago
0040
The analytic identifies potential exploitation of CVE-2023-20198 in the Web User Interface of Cisco IOS XE software. It detects suspicious activity involving specific URL patterns and HTTP methods, indicative of unauthorized administrative access and potential implant deployment. This activity can lead to full control of the device, compromising its integrity and security.
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1 year ago
0040
This analytic detects the execution of the 'shred' command on a Linux machine, which is used to overwrite files to make them unrecoverable. It leverages data from Linux Auditd, focusing on process names and command-line arguments. This activity is significant because the 'shred' command can be used in destructive attacks, such as those seen in the Industroyer2 malware targeting energy facilities. If confirmed malicious, this activity could lead to the permanent destruction of critical files, severely impacting system integrity and data availability.
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1 year ago
0036
The analytic identifies modifications to the registry path .wav\\OpenWithProgIds, associated with the Snake Malware campaign. This activity is significant because Snake's WerFault.exe uses this registry path to decrypt an encrypted blob containing critical components like the AES key, IV, and paths for its kernel driver and loader. If confirmed malicious, this could allow the attacker to load and execute Snake's kernel driver, leading to potential system compromise and persistent access.
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1 year ago
0036
The following analytic detects attempts to exploit CVE-2022-26134, an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Confluence. It leverages the Web datamodel to analyze network and CIM-compliant web logs, identifying suspicious URL patterns and parameters indicative of exploitation attempts. This activity is significant as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the Confluence server without authentication, potentially leading to full system compromise. If confirmed malicious, this could result in unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and further lateral movement within the network. Immediate investigation and remediation are crucial to prevent extensive damage.
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1 year ago
0036
The analytic detects server-side template injection attempts related to CVE-2022-22954 in VMware Workspace ONE. It identifies HTTP GET requests to the endpoint */catalog-portal/ui/oauth/verify* containing the string "freemarker.template.utility.Execute". This activity indicates potential exploitation attempts that could lead to remote code execution, full system compromise, data exfiltration, or lateral movement.
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1 year ago
0035
The following analytic identifies DNS requests with unusually large query lengths for the record type being requested. It leverages the Network_Resolution data model and applies a machine learning model to detect outliers in DNS query lengths. This activity is significant because unusually large DNS queries can indicate data exfiltration or command-and-control communication attempts. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data or maintain persistent communication channels with compromised systems.
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1 year ago
0034
This analytic detects potential exploitation attempts against Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities CVE-2023-29298 and CVE-2023-26360. It monitors requests to specific ColdFusion Administrator endpoints, especially those with an unexpected additional forward slash, using the Web datamodel. This activity is significant for a SOC as it indicates attempts to bypass access controls, which can lead to unauthorized access to ColdFusion administration endpoints. If confirmed malicious, this could result in data theft, brute force attacks, or further exploitation of other vulnerabilities, posing a serious security risk to the environment.
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1 year ago
0034
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