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January 2024 (30)

medium advisory

Apple Security Framework Crash due to Uninitialized Pointer

A crash was identified in Apple's Security framework due to an uninitialized pointer in the SecError function, leading to the dereference of an invalid memory address.

Security Framework security-framework crash uninitialized-pointer macos
2r
high advisory

Potential Shadow Credentials added to AD Object

This rule detects the modification of the msDS-KeyCredentialLink attribute in an Active Directory Computer or User Object, which could indicate an attacker is creating shadow credentials to gain persistent and stealthy access.

Active Directory +2 credential-access shadow-credentials windows
2r 2t
medium advisory

Entra ID User Reported Suspicious Activity

This rule detects suspicious activity reported by users in Microsoft Entra ID, indicating potential account compromise or unauthorized access attempts via social engineering during authentication.

Entra ID +1 entra-id suspicious-activity initial-access credential-access
2r 2t
high threat

Detection of NetExec Hacktool Execution

The threat brief details the detection of NetExec (formerly CrackMapExec), a post-exploitation tool used for Active Directory penetration testing and network enumeration, often employed by threat actors for lateral movement and credential harvesting.

Active Directory +1 pentest post-exploitation lateral-movement active-directory
2r 2t
high advisory

Nginx-UI SSRF Vulnerability via Cluster Node Proxy

Nginx-UI version 2.3.4 and earlier is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) allowing authenticated users to access internal services by manipulating cluster node configurations.

Nginx-UI ssrf web-application
2r 1t
high advisory

OpenClaw SSRF Vulnerability (CVE-2026-41302)

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, enabling remote attackers to make arbitrary network requests and potentially access internal resources or interact with external services.

OpenClaw ssrf cve-2026-41302
2r 1t 1c
high threat

OSX.NetWire.A Backdoor Dropped via Firefox 0-day

A Firefox zero-day exploit was used to target Mac users, resulting in the installation of the OSX.NetWire.A malware, which establishes persistence and communicates with a command and control server.

exploited Firefox +1 osx malware backdoor
3r 2t 4i
high advisory

Potential Credential Access via Windows Utilities

This brief detects the execution of known Windows utilities such as procdump, ntdsutil, and diskshadow, often abused to dump LSASS memory or the Active Directory database (NTDS.dit) in preparation for credential access, potentially leading to widespread compromise.

Windows +1 credential-access lsass ntdsutil procdump
2r 3t
medium advisory

Potential Defense Evasion via Symbolic Link of Common Linux Binaries to Writable Directories

An adversary may create symbolic links of legitimate system binaries in world-writable directories to potentially bypass security restrictions or execute malicious code with elevated privileges by masquerading as a trusted process.

Linux Operating System defense_evasion symlink linux
2r 1t
high advisory

PowerShell Execution Policy Bypass Detection

The analytic detects PowerShell processes using command-line parameters to bypass the execution policy, often used by attackers to run malicious scripts undetected, leading to potential code execution, data exfiltration, or persistence.

PowerShell execution-policy-bypass execution
2r 1t
medium advisory

Python Site or User Customize File Creation for Persistence

Attackers can exploit Python's sitecustomize.py and usercustomize.py files for persistence by injecting malicious code, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands upon Python startup.

Python persistence startup-hook linux
2r 2t
medium advisory

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) from the Internet

This rule detects network events indicative of RDP traffic originating from the internet, which poses a significant security risk due to its frequent exploitation as an initial access or backdoor vector.

Remote Desktop Services command-and-control lateral-movement initial-access rdp
2r 3t 1c
high advisory

Suspicious Antimalware Scan Interface DLL Creation

The rule detects the creation of the Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) DLL in an unusual location, potentially indicating an attempt to bypass AMSI by loading a rogue AMSI module, a technique used for defense evasion.

Windows amsi dll-hijacking defense-evasion
2r 2t
medium advisory

Suspicious Module Loaded by LSASS for Credential Access

Detection of unsigned or untrusted DLLs being loaded into the LSASS process, which is indicative of credential access attempts by adversaries aiming to steal sensitive information such as user passwords.

credential-access lsass windows
2r 2t
medium advisory

Suspicious MS Office Child Process

This rule detects suspicious child processes spawned by Microsoft Office applications, indicating potential exploitation or malicious macros used for initial access, command execution, defense evasion, and discovery activities.

Microsoft Office +3 initial-access execution defense-evasion discovery windows
2r 18t 1c
medium advisory

Suspicious PowerShell Execution via Windows Script Host

Detection of PowerShell processes launched by cscript.exe or wscript.exe, indicative of potential malicious initial access or execution attempts.

Microsoft Defender XDR +2 initial-access execution windows powershell script
2r 4t
high advisory

Suspicious Script Interpreter Execution from Environment Variable Folders

Malware may execute scripts from suspicious directories accessible via environment variables using script interpreters like cscript, wscript, mshta, and powershell to evade detection.

Windows execution script-execution malware
2r 1t
medium advisory

Symbolic Link Creation to Shadow Copies for Credential Access

The creation of symbolic links to shadow copies on Windows systems by processes such as cmd.exe or powershell.exe can indicate an attempt to access sensitive files for credential theft.

Windows +1 credential-access defense-evasion
2r 3t
high advisory

System Restore Disabled via Registry Modification

Attackers may attempt to disable system restore via registry modifications through the command line to prevent recovery after malicious activity.

attack.impact attack.t1490
1r 1t
high advisory

TelemetryController Scheduled Task Hijack for Persistence and Privilege Escalation

Adversaries can hijack the Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser scheduled task (TelemetryController) to establish persistence and escalate privileges by executing arbitrary code with system-level permissions.

Windows persistence privilege-escalation scheduled-task
2r 2t
high advisory

Unusual Process Loading Mozilla NSS/Mozglue Module

Detection of processes loading Mozilla NSS/Mozglue libraries (mozglue.dll, nss3.dll) outside of known Mozilla applications, potentially indicating malware or unauthorized activity.

Firefox +9 defense-evasion anomaly windows
2r 1t
high advisory

Volume Shadow Copy Deletion via WMIC

Attackers use Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) to delete volume shadow copies, inhibiting system recovery in ransomware and destructive attacks.

Windows volume-shadow-copy wmic ransomware impact
2r 2t
high advisory

Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access Disabled via Registry Modification

An attacker modifies the Windows registry to disable Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access, a defense evasion technique that weakens protections against unauthorized access and ransomware.

Splunk Enterprise +3 defense-evasion registry-modification windows-defender
2r 1t
high advisory

Windows Eventlog Cleared Via Wevtutil

Adversaries may clear Windows event logs using `wevtutil.exe` to remove evidence of their activity and hinder forensic investigations.

Splunk Enterprise +2 defense-evasion windows event-logs
2r 1t
medium advisory

Windows Firewall Disabled via Netsh

Detection of adversaries disabling Windows Firewall rules using the `netsh.exe` command-line tool to weaken defenses and facilitate unauthorized network activity.

Microsoft Defender XDR +1 defense-evasion windows firewall
2r 1t
medium advisory

Windows Netsh Tool Used for Firewall Discovery

The native Windows `netsh.exe` tool is being abused to discover firewall configurations, potentially to weaken defenses before lateral movement and data exfiltration.

Windows network-discovery firewall netsh
2r 1t
high advisory

Windows System File Execution from Unusual Location

This rule detects the execution of legitimate Windows system binaries from non-standard locations, potentially indicating malicious activity such as malware execution or defense evasion.

Windows defense-evasion anomaly
2r 1t
critical advisory

WordPress Profile Builder Pro Plugin PHP Object Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2026-7647)

An unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability exists in the Profile Builder Pro WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.14.5) due to the insecure use of `maybe_unserialize()` on the 'args' POST parameter in the `wppb_request_users_pins_action_callback()` AJAX handler, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Profile Builder Pro plugin php-object-injection wordpress plugin rce
2r 1t 1c
high advisory

WWBN AVideo Cross-Origin Request Vulnerability (CVE-2026-41056)

WWBN AVideo versions 29.0 and below are vulnerable to cross-origin request attacks (CVE-2026-41056) due to improper handling of Origin headers and session cookies, allowing unauthorized access to user data and system modifications.

AVideo cve cors credential-access
2r 1t 1c
critical advisory

Zebra Consensus Split Vulnerability Due to SIGHASH_SINGLE Handling

Zebra and zcashd disagree on a consensus rule for V5+ transparent spends related to SIGHASH_SINGLE handling when the input index has no corresponding output, leading to a consensus split where Zebra accepts invalid blocks rejected by zcashd.

Zebra +2 consensus vulnerability blockchain
2r