Emerging Threathightest

Potential Compromised 3CXDesktopApp Update Activity

Detects the 3CXDesktopApp updater downloading a known compromised version of the 3CXDesktopApp software

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Launch
Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)Created Wed Mar 29e7581747-1e44-4d4b-85a6-0db0b4a00f2a2023
Emerging Threat
Active Threat

Developed to detect an active or emerging threat. Prioritize investigation of any alerts and correlate with threat intelligence.

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: '\3CXDesktopApp\app\update.exe'
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - '--update'
            - 'http'
            - '/electron/update/win32/18.12'
    condition: selection
False Positives
Unknown

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

MITRE ATT&CK
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Rule Metadata
Rule ID
e7581747-1e44-4d4b-85a6-0db0b4a00f2a
Status
test
Level
high
Type
Emerging Threat
Created
Wed Mar 29
Path
rules-emerging-threats/2023/TA/3CX-Supply-Chain/proc_creation_win_malware_3cx_compromise_susp_update.yml
Raw Tags
attack.defense-evasionattack.t1218attack.executiondetection.emerging-threats
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