Web server CGO executed a process following a potential Webshell dropped

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Cortex XDR
Last date published
2026-03-10
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Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

4 Hours

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

Webshell Analytics

ATT&CK Tactic

Persistence (TA0003)

ATT&CK Technique

Server Software Component: Web Shell (T1505.003)

Severity

Informational

Description

A process was executed by a web server CGO following a potential drop of a webshell file.

Attacker's Goals

Gaining the ability to execute commands on the host, as well as persistence.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate the web server access logs for suspicious behavior.
  • Check if the dropped file contains malicious content.