Detectionmediumtest

Php Inline Command Execution

Detects execution of php using the "-r" flag. This is could be used as a way to launch a reverse shell or execute live php code.

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Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Mon Jan 02d81871ef-5738-47ab-9797-7a9c90cd4bfbwindows
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: '\php.exe'
        - OriginalFileName: 'php.exe'
    selection_cli:
        CommandLine|contains: ' -r'
    condition: all of selection_*
False Positives
Unknown

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

Rule Metadata
Rule ID
d81871ef-5738-47ab-9797-7a9c90cd4bfb
Status
test
Level
medium
Type
Detection
Created
Mon Jan 02
Path
rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_php_inline_command_execution.yml
Raw Tags
attack.executionattack.t1059
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