January 2024 (30)
AppArmor Policy Interface Tampering
3 rules 1 TTPDetection of unauthorized access to AppArmor kernel policy control interfaces, specifically the `.load`, `.replace`, or `.remove` files, indicating potential defense evasion or policy tampering on Linux systems.
AWS CloudTrail Logging Suspended via StopLogging API
3 rules 2 TTPsAn attacker may suspend AWS CloudTrail logging via the StopLogging API (StopLogging) to eliminate audit visibility and evade defenses.
AWS EC2 Network Access Control List Deletion
2 rules 1 TTPThe deletion of an Amazon EC2 network access control list (ACL) or its entries can indicate an attacker attempting to disable security controls for unauthorized access or data exfiltration.
AWS S3 Bucket Replication Abuse via Batch Service for Data Exfiltration
2 rules 2 TTPsAttackers can abuse the AWS Batch service to exfiltrate data from S3 buckets by creating malicious batch jobs that leverage S3 bucket replication.
AWS SAML Identity Provider Update Detection
2 rules 1 TTPDetection of unauthorized updates to AWS SAML identity providers using CloudTrail logs, potentially indicating compromised federated credentials and unauthorized access.
Azure Event Hub Deletion for Defense Evasion
2 rules 2 TTPsDetection of Azure Event Hub deletion, indicative of defense evasion by adversaries seeking to disrupt data flow and evade detection by erasing log evidence.
ChurchCRM < 7.2.0 Family Record Deletion CSRF Vulnerability
2 rules 1 TTP 1 CVEChurchCRM versions prior to 7.2.0 are vulnerable to a CSRF attack on the family record deletion endpoint allowing an attacker to trigger deletion of family records by enticing an authenticated administrator to visit a malicious page.
Cisco ASA Device File Copy Activity
2 rules 2 TTPsAdversaries may copy device files, including configurations and packet captures, from Cisco ASA devices via CLI or ASDM for reconnaissance, credential extraction, or data exfiltration, which can be detected via command execution logs.
Crowdstrike RTR Script Execution via PowerShell
2 rules 1 TTPDetection of PowerShell execution initiated via Crowdstrike Real Time Response (RTR) 'runscript' command, potentially indicating malicious actors leveraging compromised Crowdstrike Dashboard access to execute commands on remote hosts using encoded commands.
Detection of Custom Shim Database Installation for Persistence
2 rules 1 TTPAttackers abuse the Application Compatibility Shim functionality in Windows to establish persistence and achieve arbitrary code execution by installing malicious shim databases, which this detection identifies through monitoring registry changes.
Disabling Windows Defender Security Settings via PowerShell
2 rules 2 TTPsAttackers use PowerShell commands, including base64-encoded variants, to disable or weaken Windows Defender settings, impairing defenses on compromised systems.
Entra ID MFA Disabled for User
2 rules 3 TTPsDetection of multi-factor authentication (MFA) being disabled for an Entra ID user account, potentially weakening account security and leading to compromise.
Entra ID OAuth Phishing via First-Party Microsoft Application
2 rules 5 TTPsAttackers are leveraging first-party Microsoft applications in Entra ID to conduct OAuth phishing attacks, bypassing traditional consent prompts and accessing sensitive resources like Microsoft Graph and legacy Azure AD.
ESXi System Clock Manipulation for Evasion
2 rules 1 TTPAn attacker manipulates the system clock on an ESXi host to potentially evade detection, disrupt logging, or invalidate security controls, as seen in ESXi Post Compromise scenarios and Black Basta ransomware incidents.
Evolver Remote Code Execution via Command Injection in `_extractLLM()`
2 rules 1 TTPA command injection vulnerability in the `_extractLLM()` function of the evolver application allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the `corpus` parameter, leading to potential system compromise.
GitHub Enterprise Branch Ruleset Deletion
2 rules 2 TTPsDetection of GitHub Enterprise branch ruleset deletion events in audit logs, potentially indicating attempts to bypass security controls and compromise code integrity.
GitPython Command Injection Vulnerability
2 rules 1 TTPGitPython versions 3.1.30 through 3.1.46 are vulnerable to command injection by passing attacker-controlled kwargs into `Repo.clone_from()`, `Remote.fetch()`, `Remote.pull()`, or `Remote.push()`, leading to arbitrary command execution due to bypassed safety checks.
IIS AppCmd Tool Used to Dump Service Account Credentials
2 rules 2 TTPsAttackers with access to IIS web servers may use the AppCmd command-line tool to dump sensitive configuration data, including application pool credentials, potentially leading to lateral movement and privilege escalation.
Ingress Transfer via Windows BITS
2 rules 2 TTPsAdversaries leverage the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to download executable and archive files, potentially delivering malicious payloads while evading traditional security measures.
Kaggle-MCP Path Traversal Vulnerability in prepare_kaggle_dataset Function
2 rules 1 TTP 1 CVEA path traversal vulnerability exists in the prepare_kaggle_dataset function of kaggle-mcp up to version 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d, allowing remote attackers to access arbitrary files by manipulating the competition_id argument.
Kiota RedirectHandler Leaks Sensitive Headers on Cross-Origin Redirects
3 rules 1 TTPThe RedirectHandler middleware in multiple Kiota libraries fails to strip sensitive HTTP headers (Cookie, Proxy-Authorization, and custom headers) when following 3xx redirects to a different host or scheme, potentially leading to session hijacking, corporate proxy credential theft, and API key theft.
MSBuild Making Network Connections
2 rules 2 TTPsDetection of MsBuild.exe making outbound network connections which may indicate adversarial activity used to execute code and evade detection.
Okta MFA Disabled by User
2 rules 1 TTPDetection of Okta multi-factor authentication (MFA) being disabled by a user account, potentially indicating malicious activity or account compromise and leading to unauthorized access.
Rundll32 Execution with DLL Stored in Alternate Data Stream (ADS)
2 rules 1 TTPAdversaries may use rundll32.exe to execute DLLs stored within alternate data streams (ADS) to bypass security controls and conceal malicious code.
AWS EC2 Traffic Mirroring Abuse for Data Exfiltration
2 rules 5 TTPsAn attacker creates an Amazon EC2 Traffic Mirroring session to capture and exfiltrate sensitive network traffic from EC2 instances, potentially including unencrypted data.
Creation of New DMSA Service Account Potentially Exploiting BadSuccessor Vulnerability
2 rules 2 TTPsThe creation of a new Delegated Managed Service Account (DMSA) within specific Organizational Units (OUs) using the New-ADServiceAccount cmdlet is indicative of potential BadSuccessor privilege escalation attempts in Windows Server 2025 Active Directory environments.
CoreDNS DoH GET Query Denial-of-Service
2 rules 1 TTPCoreDNS is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack where processing oversized DNS-over-HTTPS GET requests exhausts resources prior to returning an error.
Royal Elementor Addons Plugin SSRF Vulnerability
2 rules 1 TTP 1 CVEThe Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to make arbitrary requests and retrieve sensitive information from internal services.
rust-openssl Deriver::derive and PkeyCtxRef::derive Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2026-41676)
2 rules 1 CVECVE-2026-41676 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in rust-openssl's Deriver::derive and PkeyCtxRef::derive functions when used with OpenSSL 1.1.1, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
WeChat Pay Callback Signature Bypass via Host Header Manipulation
2 rules 1 TTPA vulnerability exists in yansongda/pay where signature verification is skipped when the Host header is `localhost`, allowing attackers to forge payment notifications.