Executable or Script file written by a web server process

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-03-15
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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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 with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

Webshell Analytics

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

An uncommon executable or script file was created, written, or renamed by a web server process.

Attacker's Goals

Gain the ability to execute commands on the host and establish persistence.

Investigative actions

  • Review web server access logs for suspicious requests or uploads.
  • Inspect the dropped file to determine whether it contains malicious content.

Variations

A driver was written by a web server process

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

An uncommon driver file was created, written, or renamed by a web server process.

Attacker's Goals

Gain the ability to execute commands on the host and establish persistence.

Investigative actions

  • Review web server access logs for suspicious requests or uploads.
  • Inspect the dropped file to determine whether it contains malicious content.


Executable or Script file written by a web server process in an internet facing server

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

An uncommon executable or script file was created, written, or renamed by a web server process.

Attacker's Goals

Gain the ability to execute commands on the host and establish persistence.

Investigative actions

  • Review web server access logs for suspicious requests or uploads.
  • Inspect the dropped file to determine whether it contains malicious content.


Executable or Script file written by a web server process with connections from various sources and high web traffic

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Low

Description

An uncommon executable or script file was created, written, or renamed by a web server process.

Attacker's Goals

Gain the ability to execute commands on the host and establish persistence.

Investigative actions

  • Review web server access logs for suspicious requests or uploads.
  • Inspect the dropped file to determine whether it contains malicious content.