Detectionhightest
SQLite Firefox Profile Data DB Access
Detect usage of the "sqlite" binary to query databases in Firefox and other Gecko-based browsers for potential data stealing.
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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 Logic2 selectors
detection:
selection_sql:
- Product: SQLite
- Image|endswith:
- '\sqlite.exe'
- '\sqlite3.exe'
selection_firefox:
CommandLine|contains:
- 'cookies.sqlite'
- 'places.sqlite' # Bookmarks, history
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
4833155a-4053-4c9c-a997-777fcea0baa7
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Apr 08
Modified
Thu Jan 19
Author
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_sqlite_firefox_gecko_profile_data.yml
Raw Tags
attack.credential-accessattack.t1539attack.collectionattack.t1005