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Remote PowerShell Sessions Network Connections (WinRM)

Detects basic PowerShell Remoting (WinRM) by monitoring for network inbound connections to ports 5985 OR 5986

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Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g)Created Thu Sep 12Updated Sun Oct 0913acf386-b8c6-4fe0-9a6e-c4756b974698windows
Log Source
Windowssecurity
ProductWindows← raw: windows
Servicesecurity← raw: security
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
    selection:
        EventID: 5156
        DestPort:
            - 5985
            - 5986
        LayerRTID: 44
    condition: selection
False Positives

Legitimate use of remote PowerShell execution

References
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threathunterplaybook.com
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
13acf386-b8c6-4fe0-9a6e-c4756b974698
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Sep 12
Modified
Sun Oct 09
Author
Roberto Rodriguez (Cyb3rWard0g)
Path
rules/windows/builtin/security/win_security_remote_powershell_session.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.t1059.001
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