Detectionmediumtest
DirectorySearcher Powershell Exploitation
Enumerates Active Directory to determine computers that are joined to the domain
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Log Source
WindowsPowerShell Script
ProductWindows← raw: windows
CategoryPowerShell Script← raw: ps_script
Definition
Requirements: Script Block Logging must be enabled
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
ScriptBlockText|contains|all:
- 'New-Object '
- 'System.DirectoryServices.DirectorySearcher'
- '.PropertiesToLoad.Add'
- '.findall()'
- 'Properties.name'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
1f6399cf-2c80-4924-ace1-6fcff3393480
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Feb 12
Author
Path
rules/windows/powershell/powershell_script/posh_ps_directorysearcher.yml
Raw Tags
attack.discoveryattack.t1018