Detectionhightest
Remote XSL Execution Via Msxsl.EXE
Detects the execution of the "msxsl" binary with an "http" keyword in the command line. This might indicate a potential remote execution of XSL files.
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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 Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith: '\msxsl.exe'
CommandLine|contains: 'http'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Msxsl is not installed by default and is deprecated, so unlikely on most systems.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
75d0a94e-6252-448d-a7be-d953dff527bb
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Thu Nov 09
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_msxsl_remote_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1220