PowerShell Invoke WmiExec Usage
Description
The following analytic detects the execution of the Invoke-WMIExec utility within PowerShell Script Block Logging (EventCode 4104). This detection leverages PowerShell script block logs to identify instances where the Invoke-WMIExec command is used. Monitoring this activity is crucial as it indicates potential lateral movement using WMI commands with NTLMv2 pass-the-hash authentication. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow an attacker to execute commands remotely on target systems, potentially leading to further compromise and lateral spread within the network.
- Type: TTP
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Product: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk Cloud
- Last Updated: 2024-05-14
- Author: Michael Haag, Splunk
- ID: 0734bd21-2769-4972-a5f1-78bb1e011224
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Kill Chain Phase
- Installation
NIST
- DE.CM
CIS20
- CIS 10
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`powershell` EventCode=4104 ScriptBlockText IN ("*invoke-wmiexec*")
| stats count min(_time) as firstTime max(_time) as lastTime by Computer EventCode ScriptBlockText
| `security_content_ctime(firstTime)`
| `security_content_ctime(lastTime)`
| `powershell_invoke_wmiexec_usage_filter`
Macros
The SPL above uses the following Macros:
powershell_invoke_wmiexec_usage_filter is a empty macro by default. It allows the user to filter out any results (false positives) without editing the SPL.
Required fields
List of fields required to use this analytic.
- _time
- EventCode
- ScriptBlockText
- Computer
How To Implement
To successfully implement this analytic, you will need to enable PowerShell Script Block Logging on some or all endpoints. Additional setup here https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/UBA/5.0.4.1/GetDataIn/AddPowerShell#Configure_module_logging_for_PowerShell.
Known False Positives
False positives should be limited as this analytic is designed to detect a specific utility. It is recommended to apply appropriate filters as needed to minimize the number of false positives.
Associated Analytic Story
RBA
Risk Score | Impact | Confidence | Message |
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100.0 | 100 | 100 | PowerShell was identified running a Invoke-WmiExec on $Computer$. |
The Risk Score is calculated by the following formula: Risk Score = (Impact * Confidence/100). Initial Confidence and Impact is set by the analytic author.
Reference
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