Detectionmediumtest
Process Reconnaissance Via Wmic.EXE
Detects the execution of "wmic" with the "process" flag, which adversary might use to list processes running on the compromised host or list installed software hotfixes and patches.
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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: '\WMIC.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'wmic.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains: 'process'
filter_main_creation:
CommandLine|contains|all:
# Rule id 526be59f-a573-4eea-b5f7-f0973207634d for `wmic process call create #{process_to_execute}`
- 'call'
- 'create'
condition: all of selection* and not 1 of filter_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactics
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
221b251a-357a-49a9-920a-271802777cc0
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Sat Jan 01
Modified
Tue Feb 14
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_wmic_recon_process.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.t1047