Uncommon file access over WebDAV

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2025-06-24
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

ATT&CK Tactic

Command and Control (TA0011)

ATT&CK Technique

Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols (T1071.001)

Severity

Low

Description

Uncommon file access over WebDAV.

Attacker's Goals

Threat actors may use the WebDAV to blend in existing network traffic.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate the process {actor_process_image_name} which tried to access the remote file.
  • Investigate the remote host {webdav_dst_from_file_event}.

Variations

High-risk file read over WebDAV by a LOLBIN process

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Command and Control (TA0011)

ATT&CK Technique

Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols (T1071.001)

Severity

High

Description

High-risk file read over WebDAV by a LOLBIN process.

Attacker's Goals

Threat actors may use the WebDAV to blend in existing network traffic.

Investigative actions

  • Investigate the process {actor_process_image_name} which tried to access the remote file.
  • Investigate the remote host {webdav_dst_from_file_event}.