alirezaaminzadeh/secembed-pairs huggingface dataset:
Query: rule covering Detects the enumeration of a specific DLL or EXE being used by a binary via "tasklist.exe". This is often used by attack
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the enumeration of a specific DLL or EXE being used by a binary via "tasklist.exe". This is often used by attack. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Loaded Module Enumeration Via Tasklist.EXE id: 34275eb8-fa19-436b-b959-3d9ecd53fa1f status: test description: 'Detects the enumeration of a specific DLL or EXE being used by a binary via "tasklist.exe". This is often used by attackers in order to find the specific process identifier (PID) that is using the DLL in question. In order to dump the process memory or perform other nefarious actions. ' references: - https://www.n00py.io/2021/05/dumping-plaintext-rdp-credentials-from-svchost-exe/ - https://pentestlab.blog/tag/svchost/ author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel date: 2024-02-12 modified: 2024-03-13 tags: - attack.t1003 - attack.credential-access logsource: product: windows category: process_creation detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: \tasklist.exe - OriginalFileName: tasklist.exe selection_flags: CommandLine|contains|windash: -m selection_module: CommandLine|contains: rdpcorets.dll condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects file creation events indicating NetExec (nxc.exe) execution on the local machine. NetExec is a PyInstaller-bundl. Logsource: windows / file_event. Rule: title: HackTool - NetExec File Indicators id: efc21479-9e83-41da-8cf1-122e06ba8db3 status: experimental description: 'Detects file creation events indicating NetExec (nxc.exe) execution on the local machine. NetExec is a PyInstaller-bundled binary that extracts its embedded data files to a "_MEI<random>" directory under the Temp folder upon execution. Files dropped under the "\nxc\" sub-directory of that extraction path are unique to NetExec and serve as reliable on-disk indicators of execution. NetExec (formerly CrackMapExec) is a widely used post-exploitation and lateral movement tool used for Active Directory enumeration, credential harvesting, and remote code execution. ' references: - https://github.com/Pennyw0rth/NetExec - https://www.netexec.wiki/ author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems) date: 2026-04-08 tags: - attack.execution - attack.lateral-movement - attack.discovery - attack.t1021.002 - attack.t1059.005 logsource: product: windows category: file_event detection: selection: - Image|contains: \nxc-windows-latest\ - TargetFilename|contains|all: - \Temp\_MEI - \nxc\data\ condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/file/file_event/file_event_win_hktl_netexec_file_indicators/info.yml
Query: Persistence mechanism resembling Network Devices
Matching passage: T1584.008 Network Devices. Tactics: resource development. Description: Adversaries may compromise third-party network devices that can be used during targeting. Network devices, such as small office/home office (SOHO) routers, may be compromised where the adversary's ultimate goal is not [Initial Access](https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0001) to that environment, but rather to leverage these devices to support additional targeting. Once an adversary has control, compromised network devices can be used to launch additional operations, such as hosting payloads for [Phishing](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1566) campaigns (i.e., [Link Target](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1608/005)) or enabling the required access to execute [Content Injection](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1659) operations. Adversaries may also be able to harvest reusable credentials (i.e., [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078)) from compromised network devices. Adversaries often target Internet-facing edge devices and related network appliances that specifically do not support robust host-based defenses.(Citation: Mandiant Fortinet Zero Day)(Citation: Wired Russia Cyberwar) Compromised network devices may be used to support subsequent [Command and Control](https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0011) activity, such as [Hide Infrastructure](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1665) through an established [Proxy](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1090) and/or [Botnet](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1584/005) network.(Citation: Justice GRU 2024)
Near-miss passage: T1584.005 Botnet. Tactics: resource development. Description: Adversaries may compromise numerous third-party systems to form a botnet that can be used during targeting. A botnet is a network of compromised systems that can be instructed to perform coordinated tasks.(Citation: Norton Botnet) Instead of purchasing/renting a botnet from a booter/stresser service, adversaries may build their own botnet by compromising numerous third-party systems.(Citation: Imperva DDoS for Hire) Adversaries may also conduct a takeover of an existing botnet, such as redirecting bots to adversary-controlled C2 servers.(Citation: Dell Dridex Oct 2015) With a botnet at their disposal, adversaries may perform follow-on activity such as large-scale [Phishing](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1566) or Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).
Query: Multiple failed authentications followed by Domain Accounts
Matching passage: T1078.002 Domain Accounts. Tactics: stealth, persistence, privilege escalation, initial access. Description: Adversaries may obtain and abuse credentials of a domain account as a means of gaining Initial Access, Persistence, Privilege Escalation, or Defense Evasion.(Citation: TechNet Credential Theft) Domain accounts are those managed by Active Directory Domain Services where access and permissions are configured across systems and services that are part of that domain. Domain accounts can cover users, administrators, and services.(Citation: Microsoft AD Accounts) Adversaries may compromise domain accounts, some with a high level of privileges, through various means such as [OS Credential Dumping](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1003) or password reuse, allowing access to privileged resources of the domain.
Near-miss passage: T1078.004 Cloud Accounts. Tactics: stealth, persistence, privilege escalation, initial access. Description: Valid accounts in cloud environments may allow adversaries to perform actions to achieve Initial Access, Persistence, Privilege Escalation, or Defense Evasion. Cloud accounts are those created and configured by an organization for use by users, remote support, services, or for administration of resources within a cloud service provider or SaaS application. Cloud Accounts can exist solely in the cloud; alternatively, they may be hybrid-joined between on-premises systems and the cloud through syncing or federation with other identity sources such as Windows Active Directory.(Citation: AWS Identity Federation)(Citation: Google Federating GC)(Citation: Microsoft Deploying AD Federation) Service or user accounts may be targeted by adversaries through [Brute Force](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1110), [Phishing](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1566), or various other means to gain access to the environment. Federated or synced accounts may be a pathway for the adversary to affect both on-premises systems and cloud environments - for example, by leveraging shared credentials to log onto [Remote Services](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021). High privileged cloud accounts, whether federated, synced, or cloud-only, may also allow pivoting to on-premises environments by leveraging SaaS-based [Software Deployment Tools](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1072) to run commands on hybrid-joined devices. An adversary may create long lasting [Additional Cloud Credentials](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1098/001) on a compromised cloud account to maintain persistence in the environment. Such credentials may also be used to bypass security controls such as multi-factor authentication. Cloud accounts may also be able to assume [Temporary Elevated Cloud Access](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1548/005) or other privileges through various means within the environment. Misconfigurations in role assignments or role assumption policies may allow an adversar
Query: describe CVE-2015-1866
Matching passage: CVE-2015-1866. CWE: CWE-79. CVSS: 6.099999904632568. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ember.js 1.10.x before 1.10.1 and 1.11.x before 1.11.2.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-9349. CWE: CWE-79. CVSS: 6.099999904632568. The ckeditor-for-wordpress plugin before 4.5.3.1 for WordPress has reflected XSS in the "built-in (old)" file browser.
Query: CVE similar to CVE-2015-6323
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6323. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. The Admin portal in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.1.x, 1.2.0 before patch 17, 1.2.1 before patch 8, 1.3 before patch 5, and 1.4 before patch 4 allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuw34253.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-6836. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 7.300000190734863. The SoapClient __call method in ext/soap/soap.c in PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, and 5.6.x before 5.6.13 does not properly manage headers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data that triggers a "type confusion" in the serialize_function_call function.
Query: alert when Adversaries may abuse Microsoft Office add-ins to obtain persistence on a compromised system. Office add-ins can be used
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Adversaries may abuse Microsoft Office add-ins to obtain persistence on a compromised system. Office add-ins can be used. Logsource: windows / ps_script. Rule: title: Code Executed Via Office Add-in XLL File id: 36fbec91-fa1b-4d5d-8df1-8d8edcb632ad status: test description: 'Adversaries may abuse Microsoft Office add-ins to obtain persistence on a compromised system. Office add-ins can be used to add functionality to Office programs ' references: - https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/blob/f339e7da7d05f6057fdfcdd3742bfcf365fee2a9/atomics/T1137.006/T1137.006.md author: frack113 date: 2021-12-28 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.t1137.006 logsource: product: windows category: ps_script definition: 'Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled' detection: selection: ScriptBlockText|contains|all: - 'new-object ' - '-ComObject ' - .application - .RegisterXLL condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects the attempt to create an ActiveScriptEventConsumer via WMIC.EXE. An ActiveScriptEventConsumer is a built-in Wind. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: NewActiveScriptEventConsumer Creation Attempt via Wmic.EXE id: ebef4391-1a81-4761-a40a-1db446c0e625 status: test description: 'Detects the attempt to create an ActiveScriptEventConsumer via WMIC.EXE. An ActiveScriptEventConsumer is a built-in Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class that automatically executes a predefined script (in VBScript or JScript) whenever a specific system event occurs. Adversaries often abuse ActiveScriptEventConsumer to maintain persistence on a compromised host by executing a malicious script whenever a specific event occurs. ' references: - https://twitter.com/johnlatwc/status/1408062131321270282?s=12 - https://www.fireeye.com/content/dam/fireeye-www/global/en/current-threats/pdfs/wp-windows-management-instrumentation.pdf author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems) date: 2021-06-25 modified: 2026-06-19 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.persistence - attack.t1546.003 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_img: - OriginalFileName: wmic.exe - Image|endswith: \WMIC.exe selection_cli: CommandLine|contains|all: - ActiveScriptEventConsumer - ' CREATE ' condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Legitimate software creating script event consumers level: high
Query: explain T1053.004 Launchd
Matching passage: T1053.004 Launchd. Tactics: execution, persistence, privilege escalation. Description: This technique is deprecated due to the inaccurate usage. The report cited did not provide technical detail as to how the malware interacted directly with launchd rather than going through known services. Other system services are used to interact with launchd rather than launchd being used by itself. Adversaries may abuse the <code>Launchd</code> daemon to perform task scheduling for initial or recurring execution of malicious code. The <code>launchd</code> daemon, native to macOS, is responsible for loading and maintaining services within the operating system. This process loads the parameters for each launch-on-demand system-level daemon from the property list (plist) files found in <code>/System/Library/LaunchDaemons</code> and <code>/Library/LaunchDaemons</code> (Citation: AppleDocs Launch Agent Daemons). These LaunchDaemons have property list files which point to the executables that will be launched (Citation: Methods of Mac Malware Persistence). An adversary may use the <code>launchd</code> daemon in macOS environments to schedule new executables to run at system startup or on a scheduled basis for persistence. <code>launchd</code> can also be abused to run a process under the context of a specified account. Daemons, such as <code>launchd</code>, run with the permissions of the root user account, and will operate regardless of which user account is logged in.
Near-miss passage: T1053.003 Cron. Tactics: execution, persistence, privilege escalation. Description: Adversaries may abuse the <code>cron</code> utility to perform task scheduling for initial or recurring execution of malicious code.(Citation: 20 macOS Common Tools and Techniques) The <code>cron</code> utility is a time-based job scheduler for Unix-like operating systems. The <code> crontab</code> file contains the schedule of cron entries to be run and the specified times for execution. Any <code>crontab</code> files are stored in operating system-specific file paths. An adversary may use <code>cron</code> in Linux or Unix environments to execute programs at system startup or on a scheduled basis for [Persistence](https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0003). In ESXi environments, cron jobs must be created directly via the crontab file (e.g., `/var/spool/cron/crontabs/root`).(Citation: CloudSEK ESXiArgs 2023)
Query: risk of A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenCycleCompass server-php. Affected is an unknown function of the file api1/login.php. The manipulation of the arg
Matching passage: CVE-2015-10086. CWE: CWE-89. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenCycleCompass server-php. Affected is an unknown function of the file api1/login.php. The manipulation of the argument user leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The name of the patch is fa0d9bcf81c711a88172ad0d37a842f029ac3782. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221808.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-1434. CWE: CWE-89. CVSS: 6.5. Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in my little forum before 2.3.4 allow remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) letter parameter in a user action or (2) edit_category parameter to index.php.
Query: exploit Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Studio component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.0, and 3.1 allows remote attackers to affect co
Matching passage: CVE-2015-2603. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 7.5. Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Endeca Information Discovery Studio component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.0, and 3.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Integrator, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2602, CVE-2015-2604, CVE-2015-2605, CVE-2015-2606, and CVE-2015-4745.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-0322. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 10.0. Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0313, CVE-2015-0315, and CVE-2015-0320.
Query: Outbound C2 pattern associated with Active Scanning
Matching passage: T1595 Active Scanning. Tactics: reconnaissance. Description: Adversaries may execute active reconnaissance scans to gather information that can be used during targeting. Active scans are those where the adversary probes victim infrastructure via network traffic, as opposed to other forms of reconnaissance that do not involve direct interaction. Adversaries may perform different forms of active scanning depending on what information they seek to gather. These scans can also be performed in various ways, including using native features of network protocols such as ICMP.(Citation: Botnet Scan)(Citation: OWASP Fingerprinting) Information from these scans may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: [Search Open Websites/Domains](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1593) or [Search Open Technical Databases](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1596)), establishing operational resources (ex: [Develop Capabilities](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1587) or [Obtain Capabilities](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1588)), and/or initial access (ex: [External Remote Services](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1133) or [Exploit Public-Facing Application](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1190)).
Near-miss passage: T1595.001 Scanning IP Blocks. Tactics: reconnaissance. Description: Adversaries may scan victim IP blocks to gather information that can be used during targeting. Public IP addresses may be allocated to organizations by block, or a range of sequential addresses. Adversaries may scan IP blocks in order to [Gather Victim Network Information](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1590), such as which IP addresses are actively in use as well as more detailed information about hosts assigned these addresses. Scans may range from simple pings (ICMP requests and responses) to more nuanced scans that may reveal host software/versions via server banners or other network artifacts.(Citation: Botnet Scan) Information from these scans may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: [Search Open Websites/Domains](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1593) or [Search Open Technical Databases](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1596)), establishing operational resources (ex: [Develop Capabilities](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1587) or [Obtain Capabilities](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1588)), and/or initial access (ex: [External Remote Services](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1133)).
Query: weakness Struts: Plug-in Framework not in Use
Matching passage: CWE-106 Struts: Plug-in Framework not in Use. When an application does not use an input validation framework such as the Struts Validator, there is a greater risk of introducing weaknesses related to insufficient input validation.
Near-miss passage: CWE-301 Reflection Attack in an Authentication Protocol. Simple authentication protocols are subject to reflection attacks if a malicious user can use the target machine to impersonate a trusted user.
Query: patch priority for CVE-2015-7196
Matching passage: CVE-2015-7196. CWE: CWE-17. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Mozilla Firefox before 42.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.4, when a Java plugin is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect garbage collection and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Java applet that deallocates an in-use JavaScript wrapper.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-5912. CWE: CWE-17. CVSS: 5.0. The CFNetwork FTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote FTP proxy servers to trigger TCP connection attempts to intranet hosts via crafted responses.
Query: CVE similar to CVE-2015-6789
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6789. CWE: CWE-362. CVSS: 9.300000190734863. Race condition in the MutationObserver implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.80, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging unanticipated object deletion.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-6569. CWE: CWE-362. CVSS: 5.900000095367432. Race condition in the LoadBalancer module in the Atlassian Floodlight Controller before 1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and thread crash) via a state manipulation attack.
Query: Sigma rule for Detects attempts to disable the Windows Firewall using PowerShell
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects attempts to disable the Windows Firewall using PowerShell. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Windows Firewall Disabled via PowerShell id: 12f6b752-042d-483e-bf9c-915a6d06ad75 related: - id: 488b44e7-3781-4a71-888d-c95abfacf44d type: similar status: test description: Detects attempts to disable the Windows Firewall using PowerShell references: - https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/security/current/windows-firewall-disabled-via-powershell.html author: Tim Rauch, Elastic (idea) date: 2022-09-14 modified: 2023-02-13 tags: - attack.defense-impairment - attack.t1685 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_name: - Image|endswith: - \powershell.exe - \pwsh.exe - \powershell_ise.exe - OriginalFileName: - PowerShell.EXE - pwsh.dll selection_args: CommandLine|contains|all: - 'Set-NetFirewallProfile ' - ' -Enabled ' - ' False' selection_opt: CommandLine|contains: - ' -All ' - Public - Domain - Private condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects delete action in the Github audit logs for codespaces, environment, project and repo.. Logsource: github / audit. Rule: title: Github Delete Action Invoked id: 16a71777-0b2e-4db7-9888-9d59cb75200b status: test description: Detects delete action in the Github audit logs for codespaces, environment, project and repo. author: Muhammad Faisal (@faisalusuf) date: 2023-01-19 modified: 2026-03-09 references: - https://docs.github.com/en/organizations/keeping-your-organization-secure/managing-security-settings-for-your-organization/reviewing-the-audit-log-for-your-organization#audit-log-actions - https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/security-log-events#codespaces tags: - attack.impact - attack.collection - attack.t1213.003 logsource: product: github service: audit definition: 'Requirements: The audit log streaming feature must be enabled to be able to receive such logs. You can enable following the documentation here: https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/admin/monitoring-activity-in-your-enterprise/reviewing-audit-logs-for-your-enterprise/streaming-the-audit-log-for-your-enterprise#setting-up-audit-log-streaming' detection: selection: action: - codespaces.destroy - environment.delete - project.delete - repo.destroy condition: selection falsepositives: - Validate the deletion activity is permitted. The "actor" field need to be validated. level: medium