Detectionmediumtest
Gpscript Execution
Detects the execution of the LOLBIN gpscript, which executes logon or startup scripts configured in Group Policy
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Log Source
WindowsProcess Creation
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryProcess Creation← raw: process_creation
Events generated when a new process is spawned on the system. Covers command-line arguments, parent/child relationships, and process metadata.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic3 selectors
detection:
selection_img:
- Image|endswith: '\gpscript.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'GPSCRIPT.EXE'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains:
- ' /logon'
- ' /startup'
filter_main_svchost:
ParentCommandLine: 'C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p -s gpsvc'
condition: all of selection_* and not 1 of filter_main_*False Positives
Legitimate uses of logon scripts distributed via group policy
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
1e59c230-6670-45bf-83b0-98903780607e
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Mon May 16
Modified
Wed Jun 14
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_lolbin_gpscript.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1218