Query: rule covering Detects execution of the "esxcli" command with the "system" flag in order to retrieve information about the different co
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects execution of the "esxcli" command with the "system" flag in order to retrieve information about the different co. Logsource: linux / process_creation. Rule: title: ESXi System Information Discovery Via ESXCLI id: e80273e1-9faf-40bc-bd85-dbaff104c4e9 status: test description: Detects execution of the "esxcli" command with the "system" flag in order to retrieve information about the different component of the system. Such as accounts, modules, NTP, etc. references: - https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/hypervisor-jackpotting-ecrime-actors-increase-targeting-of-esxi-servers/ - https://developer.broadcom.com/xapis/esxcli-command-reference/7.0.0/namespace/esxcli_system.html author: Cedric Maurugeon date: 2023-09-04 tags: - attack.discovery - attack.execution - attack.t1033 - attack.t1007 - attack.t1059.012 logsource: category: process_creation product: linux detection: selection_img: Image|endswith: /esxcli CommandLine|contains: system selection_cli: CommandLine|contains: - ' get' - ' list' condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Legitimate administration activities level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects the execution of obfuscated PowerShell commands that attempt to install MSI packages via the Windows Installer C. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Obfuscated PowerShell MSI Install via WindowsInstaller COM id: 7b6a7418-3afc-11f0-aff4-000d3abf478c status: experimental description: 'Detects the execution of obfuscated PowerShell commands that attempt to install MSI packages via the Windows Installer COM object (`WindowsInstaller.Installer`). The technique involves manipulating strings to hide functionality, such as constructing class names using string insertion (e.g., ''indowsInstaller.Installer''.Insert(0,''W'')) and correcting malformed URLs (e.g., converting ''htps://'' to ''https://'') at runtime. This behavior is commonly associated with malware loaders or droppers that aim to bypass static detection by hiding intent in runtime-generated strings and using legitimate tools for code execution. The use of `InstallProduct` and COM object creation, particularly combined with hidden window execution and suppressed UI, indicates an attempt to install software (likely malicious) without user interaction. ' references: - https://informationsecuritybuzz.com/the-real-danger-behind-a-simple-windows-shortcut/ - https://redcanary.com/blog/threat-intelligence/intelligence-insights-may-2025/ - https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/f9710b0ba4de5fa0e7ec27da462d4d2fc6838eba83a19f23f6617a466bbad457 author: Meroujan Antonyan (vx3r) date: 2025-05-27 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1027.010 - attack.t1218.007 - attack.execution - attack.t1059.001 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: - \powershell_ise.exe - \powershell.exe - \pwsh.exe - OriginalFileName: - PowerShell_ISE.EXE - PowerShell.EXE - pwsh.dll selection_cli: CommandLine|contains|all: - -ComObject - InstallProduct( - .Insert( - UILevel condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: high