Remote command execution via wmic.exe

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Last date published
2024-04-15
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Windows Management Instrumentation (T1047)

Severity

Low

Description

Remote command execution using the Windows Management Instrumentation command-line tool.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker is expanding his reach into your network by executing commands on a remote endpoint.

Investigative actions

  • Examine Alert Details > Overview to identify the source endpoint, process running the command execution, process owner, and execution destination.

Variations

Remote command execution via wmic.exe

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Windows Management Instrumentation (T1047)

Severity

Medium

Description

Remote command execution using the Windows Management Instrumentation command-line tool.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker is expanding his reach into your network by executing commands on a remote endpoint.

Investigative actions

  • Examine Alert Details > Overview to identify the source endpoint, process running the command execution, process owner, and execution destination.