Uncommon SQL like command line

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2025-10-27
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

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files (T1552.001)

Severity

Informational

Description

Uncommon SQL query in command line of an executed process.

Attacker's Goals

  • An attacker may use SQL queries to steal information stored at the target databases.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the CGO (Causality Group Owner) is known for running SQL queries in the organization.

Variations

Uncommon SQL like command line executed by a remote actor

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files (T1552.001)

Severity

Medium

Description

Uncommon SQL query in command line of a process which executed remotely.

Attacker's Goals

  • An attacker may use SQL queries to steal information stored at the target databases.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the CGO (Causality Group Owner) is known for running SQL queries in the organization.


Uncommon SQL like command line executed by an RMM tool

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files (T1552.001)

Severity

Medium

Description

Uncommon SQL query in command line of a process executed by a Remote Monitoring & Management tool.

Attacker's Goals

  • An attacker may use SQL queries to steal information stored at the target databases.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the CGO (Causality Group Owner) is known for running SQL queries in the organization.


Uncommon SQL like command line executed by an uncommon CGO

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files (T1552.001)

Severity

Low

Description

Uncommon SQL query in command line of an executed process.

Attacker's Goals

  • An attacker may use SQL queries to steal information stored at the target databases.

Investigative actions

  • Check if the CGO (Causality Group Owner) is known for running SQL queries in the organization.