Detectionmediumtest
Arbitrary File Download Via MSPUB.EXE
Detects usage of "MSPUB" (Microsoft Publisher) to download arbitrary files
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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Fri Aug 19Updated Wed Feb 083b3c7f55-f771-4dd6-8a6e-08d057a17cafwindows
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 Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection_img:
- Image|endswith: '\MSPUB.exe'
- OriginalFileName: 'MSPUB.exe'
selection_cli:
CommandLine|contains:
- 'ftp://'
- 'http://'
- 'https://'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
References
MITRE ATT&CK
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
3b3c7f55-f771-4dd6-8a6e-08d057a17caf
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Aug 19
Modified
Wed Feb 08
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_mspub_download.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.executionattack.t1218