Detectionmediumtest

Execution Of Script Located In Potentially Suspicious Directory

Detects executions of scripts located in potentially suspicious locations such as "/tmp" via a shell such as "bash", "sh", etc.

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Joseliyo SanchezCreated Fri Jun 0230bcce26-51c5-49f2-99c8-7b59e3af36c7linux
Log Source
LinuxProcess Creation
ProductLinux← raw: linux
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:
            - '/bash'
            - '/csh'
            - '/dash'
            - '/fish'
            - '/ksh'
            - '/sh'
            - '/zsh'
    selection_flag:
        CommandLine|contains: ' -c '
    selection_paths:
        # Note: Add more suspicious paths
        CommandLine|contains: '/tmp/'
    condition: all of selection_*
False Positives
Unknown

False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.

MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
30bcce26-51c5-49f2-99c8-7b59e3af36c7
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Jun 02
Path
rules/linux/process_creation/proc_creation_lnx_susp_shell_script_exec_from_susp_location.yml
Raw Tags
attack.execution
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