alirezaaminzadeh/secembed-pairs huggingface dataset:
Query: Outbound C2 pattern associated with Password Policy Discovery
Matching passage: T1201 Password Policy Discovery. Tactics: discovery. Description: Adversaries may attempt to access detailed information about the password policy used within an enterprise network or cloud environment. Password policies are a way to enforce complex passwords that are difficult to guess or crack through [Brute Force](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1110). This information may help the adversary to create a list of common passwords and launch dictionary and/or brute force attacks which adheres to the policy (e.g. if the minimum password length should be 8, then not trying passwords such as 'pass123'; not checking for more than 3-4 passwords per account if the lockout is set to 6 as to not lock out accounts). Password policies can be set and discovered on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems via various command shell utilities such as <code>net accounts (/domain)</code>, <code>Get-ADDefaultDomainPasswordPolicy</code>, <code>chage -l <username></code>, <code>cat /etc/pam.d/common-password</code>, and <code>pwpolicy getaccountpolicies</code> (Citation: Superuser Linux Password Policies) (Citation: Jamf User Password Policies). Adversaries may also leverage a [Network Device CLI](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/008) on network devices to discover password policy information (e.g. <code>show aaa</code>, <code>show aaa common-criteria policy all</code>).(Citation: US-CERT-TA18-106A) Password policies can be discovered in cloud environments using available APIs such as <code>GetAccountPasswordPolicy</code> in AWS (Citation: AWS GetPasswordPolicy).
Near-miss passage: T1497 Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion. Tactics: stealth, discovery. Description: Adversaries may employ various means to detect and avoid virtualization and analysis environments. This may include changing behaviors based on the results of checks for the presence of artifacts indicative of a virtual machine environment (VME) or sandbox. If the adversary detects a VME, they may alter their malware to disengage from the victim or conceal the core functions of the implant. They may also search for VME artifacts before dropping secondary or additional payloads. Adversaries may use the information learned from [Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1497) during automated discovery to shape follow-on behaviors.(Citation: Deloitte Environment Awareness) Adversaries may use several methods to accomplish [Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1497) such as checking for security monitoring tools (e.g., Sysinternals, Wireshark, etc.) or other system artifacts associated with analysis or virtualization. Adversaries may also check for legitimate user activity to help determine if it is in an analysis environment. Additional methods include use of sleep timers or loops within malware code to avoid operating within a temporary sandbox.(Citation: Unit 42 Pirpi July 2015)
Query: exploit Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jazz Team Server in Jazz Foundation in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) 4.x before 4.0.7 IF6 and 5.x before 5.0.2 I
Matching passage: CVE-2015-0130. CWE: CWE-79. CVSS: 3.5. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jazz Team Server in Jazz Foundation in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) 4.x before 4.0.7 IF6 and 5.x before 5.0.2 IF5; Rational Quality Manager (RQM) 4.x before 4.0.7 IF6 and 5.x before 5.0.2 IF5; Rational Team Concert (RTC) 4.x before 4.0.7 IF6 and 5.x before 5.0.2 IF5; Rational Requirements Composer (RRC) 4.x through 4.0.7; and Rational DOORS Next Generation (RDNG) 4.x before 4.0.7 IF6 and 5.x before 5.0.2 IF5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-4540. CWE: CWE-79. CVSS: 3.5. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in EMC RSA Identity Management & Governance (IMG) before 6.8.1 P18 and 6.9.x before 6.9.1 P6 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Query: patch priority for CVE-2015-6688
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6688. CWE: CWE-416. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.009.20069 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Optional Content Groups (OCG) object in a WillSave document action, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5586, CVE-2015-6683, CVE-2015-6684, CVE-2015-6687, CVE-2015-6689, CVE-2015-6690, CVE-2015-6691, CVE-2015-7615, CVE-2015-7617, and CVE-2015-7621.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-6690. CWE: CWE-416. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. Use-after-free vulnerability in the popUpMenuEx method in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.009.20069 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5586, CVE-2015-6683, CVE-2015-6684, CVE-2015-6687, CVE-2015-6688, CVE-2015-6689, CVE-2015-6691, CVE-2015-7615, CVE-2015-7617, and CVE-2015-7621.
Query: common weakness: Observable Internal Behavioral Discrepancy
Matching passage: CWE-206 Observable Internal Behavioral Discrepancy. The product performs multiple behaviors that are combined to produce a single result, but the individual behaviors are observable separately in a way that allows attackers to reveal internal state or internal decision points.
Near-miss passage: CWE-565 Reliance on Cookies without Validation and Integrity Checking. The product relies on the existence or values of cookies when performing security-critical operations, but it does not properly ensure that the setting is valid for the associated user.
Query: CVE similar to CVE-2015-1598
Matching passage: CVE-2015-1598. CWE: CWE-200. CVSS: 2.0999999046325684. The Siemens SPCanywhere application for Android does not properly store application passwords, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by examining the device filesystem.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-5661. CWE: CWE-200. CVSS: 4.300000190734863. The SAND STUDIO AirDroid application 1.1.0 and earlier for Android mishandles implicit intents, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.
Query: weakness Failure to Disable Reserved Bits
Matching passage: CWE-1209 Failure to Disable Reserved Bits. The reserved bits in a hardware design are not disabled prior to production. Typically, reserved bits are used for future capabilities and should not support any functional logic in the design. However, designers might covertly use these bits to debug or further develop new capabilities in production hardware. Adversaries with access to these bits will write to them in hopes of compromising hardware state.
Near-miss passage: CWE-491 Public cloneable() Method Without Final ('Object Hijack'). A class has a cloneable() method that is not declared final, which allows an object to be created without calling the constructor. This can cause the object to be in an unexpected state.
Query: SIEM correlation: persistence activity consistent with Office Application Startup
Matching passage: T1137 Office Application Startup. Tactics: persistence. Description: Adversaries may leverage Microsoft Office-based applications for persistence between startups. Microsoft Office is a fairly common application suite on Windows-based operating systems within an enterprise network. There are multiple mechanisms that can be used with Office for persistence when an Office-based application is started; this can include the use of Office Template Macros and add-ins. A variety of features have been discovered in Outlook that can be abused to obtain persistence, such as Outlook rules, forms, and Home Page.(Citation: SensePost Ruler GitHub) These persistence mechanisms can work within Outlook or be used through Office 365.(Citation: TechNet O365 Outlook Rules)
Near-miss passage: T1137.006 Add-ins. Tactics: persistence. 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. (Citation: Microsoft Office Add-ins) There are different types of add-ins that can be used by the various Office products; including Word/Excel add-in Libraries (WLL/XLL), VBA add-ins, Office Component Object Model (COM) add-ins, automation add-ins, VBA Editor (VBE), Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO) add-ins, and Outlook add-ins. (Citation: MRWLabs Office Persistence Add-ins)(Citation: FireEye Mail CDS 2018) Add-ins can be used to obtain persistence because they can be set to execute code when an Office application starts.
Query: CVE similar to CVE-2015-4946
Matching passage: CVE-2015-4946. CWE: CWE-264. CVSS: 3.299999952316284. Rational LifeCycle Project Administration in Jazz Team Server in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) 3.x and 4.x before 4.0.7 IF9, 5.x before 5.0.2 IF9, and 6.x before 6.0.1; Rational Quality Manager (RQM) 3.x before 3.0.1.6 IF7, 4.x before 4.0.7 IF9, 5.x before 5.0.2 IF9, and 6.x before 6.0.1; Rational Team Concert (RTC) 3.x before 3.0.1.6 IF7, 4.x before 4.0.7 IF9, 5.x before 5.0.2 IF9, and 6.x before 6.0.1; Rational Requirements Composer (RRC) 3.x before 3.0.1.6 IF7 and 4.x before 4.0.7 IF9; Rational DOORS Next Generation (RDNG) 4.x before 4.0.7 IF9, 5.x before 5.0.2 IF9, and 6.x before 6.0.1; Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager (RELM) 4.x through 4.0.7, 5.x through 5.0.2, and 6.x before 6.0.1; Rational Rhapsody Design Manager (DM) 4.x through 4.0.7, 5.x through 5.0.2, and 6.x before 6.0.1; and Rational Software Architect Design Manager (DM) 4.x through 4.0.7, 5.x through 5.0.2, and 6.x before 6.0.1 allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-4544. CWE: CWE-264. CVSS: 9.0. EMC Documentum Content Server before 7.1P20 and 7.2.x before 7.2P04 does not properly verify authorization for dm_job object access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain superuser privileges via crafted object operations. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4626.
Query: vulnerability: The Zend_Xml_Security::scan in ZendXml before 1.0.1 and Zend Framework before 1.12.14, 2.x before 2.4.6, and 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when running under PHP-FPM in a threaded environmen
Matching passage: CVE-2015-5161. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 6.800000190734863. The Zend_Xml_Security::scan in ZendXml before 1.0.1 and Zend Framework before 1.12.14, 2.x before 2.4.6, and 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when running under PHP-FPM in a threaded environment, allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and conduct XML external entity (XXE) and XML entity expansion (XEE) attacks via multibyte encoded characters.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-0923. CWE: UNKNOWN. CVSS: 5.0. The ContentBlockEx method in Workarea/ServerControlWS.asmx in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) 8.5 and 8.7 before 8.7sp2 and 9.0 before sp1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference within an XML document named in the xslt parameter, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Query: vulnerability: drivers/char/diag/diagchar_core.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5, 6, and 7 (2013) devices mishandles a socket process, which allows attackers to
Matching passage: CVE-2015-8937. CWE: CWE-19. CVSS: 7.800000190734863. drivers/char/diag/diagchar_core.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5, 6, and 7 (2013) devices mishandles a socket process, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28803962 and Qualcomm internal bug CR770548.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-1760. CWE: CWE-19. CVSS: 9.300000190734863. Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2013 RT SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Query: risk of Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the where parameter to
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6009. CWE: CWE-89. CVSS: 7.5. Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the where parameter to rss.php or (2) the sqlQuery parameter to search.php, a different issue than CVE-2015-7382.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-5023. CWE: CWE-89. CVSS: 5.400000095367432. SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management 6.1 before 6.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Query: detect Detects the execution of the certutil with the "exportPFX" flag which allows the utility to export certificates. in logs
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the execution of the certutil with the "exportPFX" flag which allows the utility to export certificates.. Logsource: windows / process_creation. Rule: title: Certificate Exported Via Certutil.EXE id: 3ffd6f51-e6c1-47b7-94b4-c1e61d4117c5 status: test description: Detects the execution of the certutil with the "exportPFX" flag which allows the utility to export certificates. references: - https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/security/a-golden-saml-journey-solarwinds-continued.html author: Florian Roth (Nextron Systems), Jonhnathan Ribeiro, oscd.community, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems) date: 2023-02-15 modified: 2024-03-05 tags: - attack.stealth - attack.t1027 logsource: category: process_creation product: windows detection: selection_img: - Image|endswith: \certutil.exe - OriginalFileName: CertUtil.exe selection_cli: CommandLine|contains|windash: '-exportPFX ' condition: all of selection_* falsepositives: - There legitimate reasons to export certificates. Investigate the activity to determine if it's benign level: medium regression_tests_path: regression_data/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_certutil_export_pfx/info.yml
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects usage of the `mknod` syscall to create special files (e.g., character or block devices). Attackers or malware mi. Logsource: linux / auditd. Rule: title: Special File Creation via Mknod Syscall id: 710bdbce-495d-491d-9a8f-7d0d88d2b41e status: experimental description: 'Detects usage of the `mknod` syscall to create special files (e.g., character or block devices). Attackers or malware might use `mknod` to create fake devices, interact with kernel interfaces, or establish covert channels in Linux systems. Monitoring the use of `mknod` is important because this syscall is rarely used by legitimate applications, and it can be abused to bypass file system restrictions or create backdoors. ' references: - https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man2/mknod.2.html - https://hopeness.medium.com/master-the-linux-mknod-command-a-comprehensive-guide-1c150a546aa8 author: Milad Cheraghi date: 2025-05-31 modified: 2025-12-05 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.persistence - attack.t1543.003 logsource: product: linux service: auditd detection: selection: type: SYSCALL SYSCALL: mknod condition: selection falsepositives: - Device creation by legitimate scripts or init systems (udevadm, MAKEDEV) - Container runtimes or security tools during initialization level: low
Query: actor TTPs: GUI Input Capture
Matching passage: T1056.002 GUI Input Capture. Tactics: collection, credential access. Description: Adversaries may mimic common operating system GUI components to prompt users for credentials with a seemingly legitimate prompt. When programs are executed that need additional privileges than are present in the current user context, it is common for the operating system to prompt the user for proper credentials to authorize the elevated privileges for the task (ex: [Bypass User Account Control](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1548/002)). Adversaries may mimic this functionality to prompt users for credentials with a seemingly legitimate prompt for a number of reasons that mimic normal usage, such as a fake installer requiring additional access or a fake malware removal suite.(Citation: OSX Malware Exploits MacKeeper) This type of prompt can be used to collect credentials via various languages such as [AppleScript](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/002)(Citation: LogRhythm Do You Trust Oct 2014)(Citation: OSX Keydnap malware)(Citation: Spoofing credential dialogs) and [PowerShell](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/001).(Citation: LogRhythm Do You Trust Oct 2014)(Citation: Enigma Phishing for Credentials Jan 2015)(Citation: Spoofing credential dialogs) On Linux systems adversaries may launch dialog boxes prompting users for credentials from malicious shell scripts or the command line (i.e. [Unix Shell](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/004)).(Citation: Spoofing credential dialogs) Adversaries may also mimic common software authentication requests, such as those from browsers or email clients. This may also be paired with user activity monitoring (i.e., [Browser Information Discovery](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1217) and/or [Application Window Discovery](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1010)) to spoof prompts when users are naturally accessing sensitive sites/data.
Near-miss passage: T1056.003 Web Portal Capture. Tactics: collection, credential access. Description: Adversaries may install code on externally facing portals, such as a VPN login page, to capture and transmit credentials of users who attempt to log into the service. For example, a compromised login page may log provided user credentials before logging the user in to the service. This variation on input capture may be conducted post-compromise using legitimate administrative access as a backup measure to maintain network access through [External Remote Services](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1133) and [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078) or as part of the initial compromise by exploitation of the externally facing web service.(Citation: Volexity Virtual Private Keylogging)
Query: detection rule: Detects the pattern of UAC Bypass using consent.exe and comctl32.dll (UACMe 22)
Matching passage: Sigma rule: Detects the pattern of UAC Bypass using consent.exe and comctl32.dll (UACMe 22). Logsource: windows / file_event. Rule: title: UAC Bypass Using Consent and Comctl32 - File id: 62ed5b55-f991-406a-85d9-e8e8fdf18789 status: test description: Detects the pattern of UAC Bypass using consent.exe and comctl32.dll (UACMe 22) references: - https://github.com/hfiref0x/UACME author: Christian Burkard (Nextron Systems) date: 2021-08-23 modified: 2022-10-09 tags: - attack.privilege-escalation - attack.t1548.002 logsource: category: file_event product: windows detection: selection: TargetFilename|startswith: C:\Windows\System32\consent.exe.@ TargetFilename|endswith: \comctl32.dll condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: high
Near-miss passage: Sigma rule: Detects usage of "xterm" as a potential reverse shell tunnel. Logsource: linux / process_creation. Rule: title: Potential Xterm Reverse Shell id: 4e25af4b-246d-44ea-8563-e42aacab006b status: test description: Detects usage of "xterm" as a potential reverse shell tunnel references: - https://pentestmonkey.net/cheat-sheet/shells/reverse-shell-cheat-sheet - https://www.revshells.com/ author: '@d4ns4n_' date: 2023-04-24 tags: - attack.execution - attack.t1059 logsource: category: process_creation product: linux detection: selection: Image|contains: xterm CommandLine|contains: -display CommandLine|endswith: :1 condition: selection falsepositives: - Unknown level: medium
Query: SOC alert related to Pre-OS Boot
Matching passage: T1542 Pre-OS Boot. Tactics: stealth, persistence. Description: Adversaries may abuse Pre-OS Boot mechanisms as a way to establish persistence on a system. During the booting process of a computer, firmware and various startup services are loaded before the operating system. These programs control flow of execution before the operating system takes control.(Citation: Wikipedia Booting) Adversaries may overwrite data in boot drivers or firmware such as BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to persist on systems at a layer below the operating system. This can be particularly difficult to detect as malware at this level will not be detected by host software-based defenses.
Near-miss passage: T1542.001 System Firmware. Tactics: stealth, persistence. Description: Adversaries may modify system firmware to persist on systems.The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) or Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) are examples of system firmware that operate as the software interface between the operating system and hardware of a computer.(Citation: Wikipedia BIOS)(Citation: Wikipedia UEFI)(Citation: About UEFI) System firmware like BIOS and (U)EFI underly the functionality of a computer and may be modified by an adversary to perform or assist in malicious activity. Capabilities exist to overwrite the system firmware, which may give sophisticated adversaries a means to install malicious firmware updates as a means of persistence on a system that may be difficult to detect.
Query: patch priority for CVE-2015-5963
Matching passage: CVE-2015-5963. CWE: CWE-399. CVSS: 5.0. contrib.sessions.middleware.SessionMiddleware in Django 1.8.x before 1.8.4, 1.7.x before 1.7.10, 1.4.x before 1.4.22, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (session store consumption or session record removal) via a large number of requests to contrib.auth.views.logout, which triggers the creation of an empty session record.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-2668. CWE: CWE-399. CVSS: 5.0. ClamAV before 0.98.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted xz archive file.
Query: describe CVE-2015-6146
Matching passage: CVE-2015-6146. CWE: CWE-119. CVSS: 9.300000190734863. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6145.
Near-miss passage: CVE-2015-2426. CWE: CWE-119. CVSS: 8.800000190734863. Buffer underflow in atmfd.dll in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Driver Vulnerability."