MSI accessed a web page running a server-side script

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

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Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
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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 Hour

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

System Binary Proxy Execution (T1218)

Severity

Medium

Description

The Microsoft installer command line included a URL to a web page running a server-side script, which is suspicious.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may use this technique to install a malicious tool from a remote server.

Investigative actions

Check whether the URL is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.

Variations

MSI accessed a web page running a server-side script

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Defense Evasion (TA0005)

ATT&CK Technique

System Binary Proxy Execution (T1218)

Severity

High

Description

MSI on an internet-facing server accessed a web page running a server-side script.

Attacker's Goals

An attacker may use this technique to install a malicious tool from a remote server.

Investigative actions

Check whether the URL is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.