alirezaaminzadeh/secembed-pairs huggingface dataset:
Query: execution using Cron
Matching 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)
Near-miss passage: T1053.007 Container Orchestration Job. Tactics: execution, persistence, privilege escalation. Description: Adversaries may abuse task scheduling functionality provided by container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes to schedule deployment of containers configured to execute malicious code. Container orchestration jobs run these automated tasks at a specific date and time, similar to cron jobs on a Linux system. Deployments of this type can also be configured to maintain a quantity of containers over time, automating the process of maintaining persistence within a cluster. In Kubernetes, a CronJob may be used to schedule a Job that runs one or more containers to perform specific tasks.(Citation: Kubernetes Jobs)(Citation: Kubernetes CronJob) An adversary therefore may utilize a CronJob to schedule deployment of a Job that executes malicious code in various nodes within a cluster.(Citation: Threat Matrix for Kubernetes)
Query: weakness Missing Reference to Active File Descriptor or Handle
Matching passage: CWE-773 Missing Reference to Active File Descriptor or Handle. The product does not properly maintain references to a file descriptor or handle, which prevents that file descriptor/handle from being reclaimed.
Near-miss passage: CWE-348 Use of Less Trusted Source. The product has two different sources of the same data or information, but it uses the source that has less support for verification, is less trusted, or is less resistant to attack.
Query: weakness Path Equivalence: 'file.name' (Internal Dot)
Matching passage: CWE-44 Path Equivalence: 'file.name' (Internal Dot). The product accepts path input in the form of internal dot ('file.ordir') without appropriate validation, which can lead to ambiguous path resolution and allow an attacker to traverse the file system to unintended locations or access arbitrary files.
Near-miss passage: CWE-25 Path Traversal: '/../filedir'. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize /../ sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
Query: describe CVE-2015-2144
Matching passage: CVE-2015-2144. CWE: CWE-79. CVSS: 4.800000190734863. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Issuetracker phpBugTracker before 1.7.0 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) project name parameter to project.php; the (2) use_js parameter to user.php; the (3) use_js parameter to group.php; the (4) Description parameter to status.php; the (5) Description parameter to severity.php; the (6) Regex parameter to os.php; or the (7) Name parameter to database.php.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-9354. CWE: CWE-79. CVSS: 4.800000190734863. The gigpress plugin before 2.3.11 for WordPress has XSS.
Query: risk of CodeIgniter Rest Server (aka codeigniter-restserver) 2.7.1 allows XXE attacks.
Matching passage: CVE-2015-3907. CWE: CWE-611. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. CodeIgniter Rest Server (aka codeigniter-restserver) 2.7.1 allows XXE attacks.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-7743. CWE: CWE-611. CVSS: 6.5. XML external entity vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor before 16.2.23.3077/3078 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by creating a new HTTP XML/REST Value sensor that accesses a crafted XML file.
Query: Suspicious Exfiltration Over Bluetooth execution detected on endpoint
Matching passage: T1011.001 Exfiltration Over Bluetooth. Tactics: exfiltration. Description: Adversaries may attempt to exfiltrate data over Bluetooth rather than the command and control channel. If the command and control network is a wired Internet connection, an adversary may opt to exfiltrate data using a Bluetooth communication channel. Adversaries may choose to do this if they have sufficient access and proximity. Bluetooth connections might not be secured or defended as well as the primary Internet-connected channel because it is not routed through the same enterprise network.
Near-miss passage: T1011 Exfiltration Over Other Network Medium. Tactics: exfiltration. Description: Adversaries may attempt to exfiltrate data over a different network medium than the command and control channel. If the command and control network is a wired Internet connection, the exfiltration may occur, for example, over a WiFi connection, modem, cellular data connection, Bluetooth, or another radio frequency (RF) channel. Adversaries may choose to do this if they have sufficient access or proximity, and the connection might not be secured or defended as well as the primary Internet-connected channel because it is not routed through the same enterprise network.
Query: rule covering Detects the shell open key manipulation (exefile and ms-settings) used for persistence and the pattern of UAC Bypass usi
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the shell open key manipulation (exefile and ms-settings) used for persistence and the pattern of UAC Bypass usi. Logsource: windows / registry_event. Rule: title: Shell Open Registry Keys Manipulation id: 152f3630-77c1-4284-bcc0-4cc68ab2f6e7 related: - id: dd3ee8cc-f751-41c9-ba53-5a32ed47e563 type: similar status: test description: Detects the shell open key manipulation (exefile and ms-settings) used for persistence and the pattern of UAC Bypass using fodhelper.exe, computerdefaults.exe, slui.exe via registry keys (e.g. UACMe 33 or 62) references: - https://github.com/hfiref0x/UACME - https://winscripting.blog/2017/05/12/first-entry-welcome-and-uac-bypass/ - https://github.com/RhinoSecurityLabs/Aggressor-Scripts/tree/master/UACBypass - https://tria.ge/211119-gs7rtshcfr/behavioral2 [Lokibot sample from Nov 2021] author: Christian Burkard (Nextron Systems) date: 2021-08-30 modified: 2022-01-13 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.t1548.002 - attack.t1546.001 logsource: category: registry_event product: windows detection: selection1: EventType: SetValue TargetObject|endswith: Classes\ms-settings\shell\open\command\SymbolicLinkValue Details|contains: \Software\Classes\{ selection2: TargetObject|endswith: Classes\ms-settings\shell\open\command\DelegateExecute selection3: EventType: SetValue TargetObject|endswith: - Classes\ms-settings\shell\open\command\(Default) - Classes\exefile\shell\open\command\(Default) filter_sel3: Details: (Empty) condition: selection1 or selection2 or (selection3 and not filter_sel3) falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects inline execution of PowerShell code from a file. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Powershell Inline Execution From A File id: ee218c12-627a-4d27-9e30-d6fb2fe22ed2 status: test description: Detects inline execution of PowerShell code from a file references: - https://speakerdeck.com/heirhabarov/hunting-for-powershell-abuse?slide=50 author: frack113 date: 2022-12-25 tags: - attack.execution - attack.t1059.001 logsource: product: windows category: process_creation detection: selection_exec: CommandLine|contains: - 'iex ' - 'Invoke-Expression ' - 'Invoke-Command ' - 'icm ' selection_read: CommandLine|contains: - 'cat ' - 'get-content ' - 'type ' selection_raw: CommandLine|contains: ' -raw' condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Query: weakness Spyware
Matching passage: CWE-512 Spyware. The product collects personally identifiable information about a human user or the user's activities, but the product accesses this information using other resources besides itself, and it does not require that user's explicit approval or direct input into the product.
Near-miss passage: CWE-342 Predictable Exact Value from Previous Values. An exact value or random number can be precisely predicted by observing previous values.
Query: Sigma YAML for windows / registry_set
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects COM object hijacking via TreatAs subkey. Logsource: windows / registry_set. Rule: title: Potential COM Object Hijacking Via TreatAs Subkey - Registry id: 9b0f8a61-91b2-464f-aceb-0527e0a45020 status: test description: Detects COM object hijacking via TreatAs subkey references: - https://bohops.com/2018/08/18/abusing-the-com-registry-structure-part-2-loading-techniques-for-evasion-and-persistence/ author: Kutepov Anton, oscd.community date: 2019-10-23 modified: 2025-10-26 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.persistence - attack.t1546.015 logsource: category: registry_set product: windows detection: selection: TargetObject|contains|all: - HKU\ - Classes\CLSID\ - \TreatAs filter_main_svchost: Image: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_* falsepositives: - Maybe some system utilities in rare cases use linking keys for backward compatibility level: medium regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/registry/registry_set/registry_set_persistence_com_key_linking/info.yml simulation: - type: atomic-red-team name: COM hijacking via TreatAs technique: T1546.015 atomic_guid: 33eacead-f117-4863-8eb0-5c6304fbfaa9
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects the import of SSH key pairs into AWS EC2, which may indicate an attacker attempting to gain unauthorized access. Logsource: aws / cloudtrail. Rule: title: AWS Key Pair Import Activity id: 92f84194-8d9a-4ee0-8699-c30bfac59780 status: experimental description: 'Detects the import of SSH key pairs into AWS EC2, which may indicate an attacker attempting to gain unauthorized access to instances. This activity could lead to initial access, persistence, or privilege escalation, potentially compromising sensitive data and operations. ' references: - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/APIReference/API_ImportKeyPair.html author: Ivan Saakov date: 2024-12-19 tags: - attack.initial-access - attack.stealth - attack.t1078 - attack.persistence - attack.privilege-escalation logsource: product: aws service: cloudtrail detection: selection: eventSource: ec2.amazonaws.com eventName: ImportKeyPair condition: selection falsepositives: - Legitimate administrative actions by authorized users importing keys for valid purposes. - Automated processes for infrastructure setup may trigger this alert. - Verify the user identity, user agent, and source IP address to ensure they are expected. level: medium
Query: exploit Directory traversal vulnerability in the remote log viewing functionality in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecif
Matching passage: CVE-2015-7237. CWE: CWE-22. CVSS: 5.0. Directory traversal vulnerability in the remote log viewing functionality in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-9275. CWE: CWE-22. CVSS: 5.300000190734863. ARC 5.21q allows directory traversal via a full pathname in an archive file.
Query: SOC alert related to Re-opened Applications
Matching passage: T1547.007 Re-opened Applications. Tactics: persistence, privilege escalation. Description: Adversaries may modify plist files to automatically run an application when a user logs in. When a user logs out or restarts via the macOS Graphical User Interface (GUI), a prompt is provided to the user with a checkbox to "Reopen windows when logging back in".(Citation: Re-Open windows on Mac) When selected, all applications currently open are added to a property list file named <code>com.apple.loginwindow.[UUID].plist</code> within the <code>~/Library/Preferences/ByHost</code> directory.(Citation: Methods of Mac Malware Persistence)(Citation: Wardle Persistence Chapter) Applications listed in this file are automatically reopened upon the user’s next logon. Adversaries can establish [Persistence](https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0003) by adding a malicious application path to the <code>com.apple.loginwindow.[UUID].plist</code> file to execute payloads when a user logs in.
Near-miss passage: T1547.003 Time Providers. Tactics: persistence, privilege escalation. Description: Adversaries may abuse time providers to execute DLLs when the system boots. The Windows Time service (W32Time) enables time synchronization across and within domains.(Citation: Microsoft W32Time Feb 2018) W32Time time providers are responsible for retrieving time stamps from hardware/network resources and outputting these values to other network clients.(Citation: Microsoft TimeProvider) Time providers are implemented as dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that are registered in the subkeys of `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\`.(Citation: Microsoft TimeProvider) The time provider manager, directed by the service control manager, loads and starts time providers listed and enabled under this key at system startup and/or whenever parameters are changed.(Citation: Microsoft TimeProvider) Adversaries may abuse this architecture to establish persistence, specifically by creating a new arbitrarily named subkey pointing to a malicious DLL in the `DllName` value. Administrator privileges are required for time provider registration, though execution will run in context of the Local Service account.(Citation: Github W32Time Oct 2017)
Query: exploit Stack-based buffer overflow in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000 R3.08.70 and earlier, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM CS 3000 Entry R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.04.20 and 
Matching passage: CVE-2015-5628. CWE: CWE-787. CVSS: 9.800000190734863. Stack-based buffer overflow in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 1000 R3.08.70 and earlier, CENTUM CS 3000 R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM CS 3000 Entry R3.09.50 and earlier, CENTUM VP R5.04.20 and earlier, CENTUM VP Entry R5.04.20 and earlier, ProSafe-RS R3.02.10 and earlier, Exaopc R3.72.00 and earlier, Exaquantum R2.85.00 and earlier, Exaquantum/Batch R2.50.30 and earlier, Exapilot R3.96.10 and earlier, Exaplog R3.40.00 and earlier, Exasmoc R4.03.20 and earlier, Exarqe R4.03.20 and earlier, Field Wireless Device OPC Server R2.01.02 and earlier, PRM R3.12.00 and earlier, STARDOM VDS R7.30.01 and earlier, STARDOM OPC Server for Windows R3.40 and earlier, FAST/TOOLS R10.01 and earlier, B/M9000CS R5.05.01 and earlier, B/M9000 VP R7.03.04 and earlier, and FieldMate R1.01 or R1.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-2419. CWE: CWE-787. CVSS: 8.800000190734863. JScript 9 in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "JScript9 Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Query: exploit Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Exp
Matching passage: CVE-2015-0067. CWE: CWE-399. CVSS: 9.300000190734863. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-6292. CWE: CWE-399. CVSS: 7.800000190734863. The proxy-cache implementation in Cisco AsyncOS 8.0.x before 8.0.7-151, 8.1.x and 8.5.x before 8.5.2-004, 8.6.x and 8.7.x before 8.7.0-171-LD, and 8.8.x before 8.8.0-085 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via multiple proxy connections, aka Bug ID CSCus10922.
Query: Sigma YAML for windows / registry_event
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects suspicious registry modifications made by suspicious processes such as script engine processes such as WScript,. Logsource: windows / registry_event. Rule: title: Registry Tampering by Potentially Suspicious Processes id: 7f4c43f9-b1a5-4c7d-b24a-b41bf3a3ebf2 related: - id: 2a0a169d-cc66-43ce-9ae2-6e678e54e46a type: similar - id: 921aa10f-2e74-4cca-9498-98f9ca4d6fdf type: similar status: experimental description: 'Detects suspicious registry modifications made by suspicious processes such as script engine processes such as WScript, or CScript etc. These processes are rarely used for legitimate registry modifications, and their activity may indicate an attempt to modify the registry without using standard tools like regedit.exe or reg.exe, potentially for evasion and persistence. ' references: - https://www.nextron-systems.com/2025/07/29/detecting-the-most-popular-mitre-persistence-method-registry-run-keys-startup-folder/ - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mauricefielenbach_livingofftheland-redteam-persistence-activity-7344801774182051843-TE00/ author: Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems) date: 2025-08-13 modified: 2026-04-14 tags: - attack.persistence - attack.execution - attack.defense-impairment - attack.t1112 - attack.t1059.005 logsource: category: registry_event product: windows detection: selection: Image|endswith: - \mshta.exe - \wscript.exe - \cscript.exe filter_main_binary_data: Details: Binary Data filter_main_null: Details: null filter_main_wscript_legit_1: Image|endswith: \wscript.exe TargetObject|contains: - SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Data\ - \Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1- - Software\Microsoft\Windows Script\Settings\Telemetry\wscript.exe\ - Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ filter_main_wscript_legit_2: Image|endswith: \wscript.exe TargetObject|contains: \wscript.exe condition: selection and not 1 of filter_main_* falsepositives: - Some legitimate admin or install scripts may use these processes for registry modifications. level: medium
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects potential DLL sideloading using the Microsoft Office winword process via the '/l' flag.. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Potential Arbitrary DLL Load Using Winword id: f7375e28-5c14-432f-b8d1-1db26c832df3 related: - id: 2621b3a6-3840-4810-ac14-a02426086171 type: obsolete status: test description: Detects potential DLL sideloading using the Microsoft Office winword process via the '/l' flag. references: - https://github.com/D4Vinci/One-Lin3r/blob/9fdfa5f0b9c698dfbd4cdfe7d2473192777ae1c6/one_lin3r/core/liners/windows/cmd/dll_loader_word.py author: Victor Sergeev, oscd.community date: 2020-10-09 modified: 2023-03-29 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1202 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: \WINWORD.exe - OriginalFileName: WinWord.exe selection_dll: CommandLine|contains|all: - '/l ' - .dll condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Query: rule covering Detects Obfuscated use of Clip.exe to execute PowerShell
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects Obfuscated use of Clip.exe to execute PowerShell. Logsource: windows / security. Rule: title: Invoke-Obfuscation CLIP+ Launcher - Security id: 4edf51e1-cb83-4e1a-bc39-800e396068e3 related: - id: f7385ee2-0e0c-11eb-adc1-0242ac120002 type: derived status: test description: Detects Obfuscated use of Clip.exe to execute PowerShell references: - https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/issues/1009 author: Jonathan Cheong, oscd.community date: 2020-10-13 modified: 2022-11-27 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1027 - attack.execution - attack.t1059.001 logsource: product: windows service: security definition: The 'System Security Extension' audit subcategory need to be enabled to log the EID 4697 detection: selection: EventID: 4697 ServiceFileName|contains|all: - cmd - '&&' - 'clipboard]::' condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects the execution of "RegAsm.exe" without a commandline flag or file, which might indicate potential process injecti. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: RegAsm.EXE Execution Without CommandLine Flags or Files id: 651f87f7-12db-47f9-84c5-f27b081b94b6 status: experimental description: 'Detects the execution of "RegAsm.exe" without a commandline flag or file, which might indicate potential process injection activity. Usually "RegAsm.exe" should point to a dedicated DLL file or call the help with the "/?" flag. ' references: - https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/agent-teslas-unique-approach-vbs-and-steganography-for-delivery-and-intrusion/ - https://www.zscaler.fr/blogs/security-research/threat-actors-exploit-cve-2017-11882-deliver-agent-tesla - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/tools/regasm-exe-assembly-registration-tool - https://app.any.run/tasks/ea944b89-69d8-49c8-ac1f-5c76ad300db2 - https://www.joesandbox.com/analysis/1467354/0/html author: frack113 date: 2025-06-04 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1218.009 logsource: product: windows category: process_creation detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: \RegAsm.exe - OriginalFileName: RegAsm.exe selection_cli: CommandLine|endswith: - RegAsm - RegAsm.exe - RegAsm.exe" - RegAsm.exe' condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - Legitimate use of Regasm by developers. level: low
Query: describe CVE-2015-7317
Matching passage: CVE-2015-7317. CWE: CWE-264. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Kupu 3.3.0 through 3.3.6, 4.0.0 through 4.0.10, 4.1.0 through 4.1.6, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.7 allows remote authenticated users to edit Kupu settings.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-0002. CWE: CWE-264. CVSS: 7.199999809265137. The AhcVerifyAdminContext function in ahcache.sys in the Application Compatibility component in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not verify that an impersonation token is associated with an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges by running AppCompatCache.exe with a crafted DLL file, aka MSRC ID 20544 or "Microsoft Application Compatibility Infrastructure Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Query: describe CVE-2015-5110
Matching passage: CVE-2015-5110. CWE: CWE-787. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-8820. CWE: CWE-787. CVSS: 8.800000190734863. Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.204, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.204 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via crafted MPEG-4 data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8045, CVE-2015-8047, CVE-2015-8060, CVE-2015-8408, CVE-2015-8416, CVE-2015-8417, CVE-2015-8418, CVE-2015-8419, CVE-2015-8443, CVE-2015-8444, CVE-2015-8451, CVE-2015-8455, CVE-2015-8652, CVE-2015-8654, CVE-2015-8656, CVE-2015-8657, and CVE-2015-8658.