Analytics Alerts

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Detection module
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  • Web server CGO executed an uncommon process Informational 1 variation

    An uncommon process was executed by a web server CGO, which might indicate a Webshell activity or a web server exploit.

    Activation:
    14 Days
    Training:
    30 Days
    Test:
    N/A (single event)
    Deduplication:
    1 Day
    ATT&CK tactics: Initial Access (TA0001) Persistence (TA0003)
    ATT&CK techniques: External Remote Services (T1133) Server Software Component: Web Shell (T1505.003)
    Required data: XDR Agent
    Detector tags: Webshell Analytics
    Attacker's goals: Gaining the ability to execute commands on the host, as well as persistence.
    Investigative actions: Investigate the web server access logs for suspicious behavior. Check if the executed process is malicious or executes a suspicious action.

    Variations

    Web server CGO executed a LOLBIN process with direct IP in the command line

    High overridden

    A LOLBIN process with a direct IP in the command line was executed by a web server CGO, which might indicate a Webshell activity or a web server exploit. overridden