Detectionmediumtest
Veeam Backup Database Suspicious Query
Detects potentially suspicious SQL queries using SQLCmd targeting the Veeam backup databases in order to steal information.
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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Thu May 04696bfb54-227e-4602-ac5b-30d9d2053312windows
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:
Image|endswith: '\sqlcmd.exe'
CommandLine|contains|all:
- 'VeeamBackup'
- 'From '
selection_db:
CommandLine|contains:
- 'BackupRepositories'
- 'Backups'
- 'Credentials'
- 'HostCreds'
- 'SmbFileShares'
- 'Ssh_creds'
- 'VSphereInfo'
condition: all of selection_*False Positives
Unknown
False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
696bfb54-227e-4602-ac5b-30d9d2053312
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Thu May 04
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_sqlcmd_veeam_db_recon.yml
Raw Tags
attack.collectionattack.t1005