Detectionhightest
Remote Access Tool - ScreenConnect Server Web Shell Execution
Detects potential web shell execution from the ScreenConnect server process.
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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:
ParentImage|endswith: '\ScreenConnect.Service.exe'
Image|endswith:
- '\cmd.exe'
- '\csc.exe'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Unlikely
False positives are unlikely for most environments. High confidence detection.
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
b19146a3-25d4-41b4-928b-1e2a92641b1b
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Feb 26
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_remote_access_tools_screenconnect_webshell.yml
Raw Tags
attack.initial-accessattack.t1190