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Application Removed Via Wmic.EXE

Detects the removal or uninstallation of an application via "Wmic.EXE".

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François HubautCreated Fri Jan 28Updated Tue Jul 02b53317a0-8acf-4fd1-8de8-a5401e776b96windows
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: '\WMIC.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'wmic.exe'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - 'call'
            - 'uninstall'
    condition: all of selection_*
False Positives
Unknown

False positive likelihood has not been assessed. Additional context may be needed during triage.

References
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MITRE ATT&CK
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This rule was derived from the related rule - both detect similar activity with different scope.

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
b53317a0-8acf-4fd1-8de8-a5401e776b96
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Fri Jan 28
Modified
Tue Jul 02
Author
François Hubaut
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_wmic_uninstall_application.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.t1047
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