ID | Technique | Tactic |
---|---|---|
T1087 | Account Discovery | Discovery |
T1087.002 | Domain Account | Discovery |
Detection: Windows Get Local Admin with FindLocalAdminAccess
Description
The following analytic detects the execution of the Find-LocalAdminAccess
cmdlet using PowerShell Script Block Logging (EventCode=4104). This cmdlet is part of PowerView, a toolkit for Windows domain enumeration. Identifying the use of Find-LocalAdminAccess
is crucial as adversaries may use it to find machines where the current user has local administrator access, facilitating lateral movement or privilege escalation. If confirmed malicious, this activity could allow attackers to target and compromise additional systems within the network, significantly increasing their control and access to sensitive information.
Search
1`powershell` EventCode=4104 ScriptBlockText = "*Find-LocalAdminAccess*"
2| stats count min(_time) as firstTime max(_time) as lastTime by EventCode ScriptBlockText Computer UserID
3| rename Computer as dest, UserID as user
4| `security_content_ctime(firstTime)`
5| `security_content_ctime(lastTime)`
6| `windows_get_local_admin_with_findlocaladminaccess_filter`
Data Source
Name | Platform | Sourcetype | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Powershell Script Block Logging 4104 | Windows | 'xmlwineventlog' |
'XmlWinEventLog:Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational' |
Macros Used
Name | Value |
---|---|
powershell | (source=WinEventLog:Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational OR source="XmlWinEventLog:Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational") |
windows_get_local_admin_with_findlocaladminaccess_filter | search * |
windows_get_local_admin_with_findlocaladminaccess_filter
is an empty macro by default. It allows the user to filter out any results (false positives) without editing the SPL.
Annotations
Default Configuration
This detection is configured by default in Splunk Enterprise Security to run with the following settings:
Setting | Value |
---|---|
Disabled | true |
Cron Schedule | 0 * * * * |
Earliest Time | -70m@m |
Latest Time | -10m@m |
Schedule Window | auto |
Creates Notable | Yes |
Rule Title | %name% |
Rule Description | %description% |
Notable Event Fields | user, dest |
Creates Risk Event | True |
Implementation
The following Hunting analytic requires PowerShell operational logs to be imported. Modify the powershell macro as needed to match the sourcetype or add index. This analytic is specific to 4104, or PowerShell Script Block Logging.
Known False Positives
Administrators may leverage PowerSploit tools for legitimate reasons, filter as needed.
Associated Analytic Story
Risk Based Analytics (RBA)
Risk Message | Risk Score | Impact | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Suspicious PowerShell Find-LocalAdminAccess was identified on endpoint $dest$ by user $user$. | 25 | 50 | 50 |
References
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https://powersploit.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Recon/Find-LocalAdminAccess/
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https://book.hacktricks.xyz/windows-hardening/basic-powershell-for-pentesters/powerview
Detection Testing
Test Type | Status | Dataset | Source | Sourcetype |
---|---|---|---|---|
Validation | ✅ Passing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Unit | ✅ Passing | Dataset | XmlWinEventLog:Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational |
XmlWinEventLog |
Integration | ✅ Passing | Dataset | XmlWinEventLog:Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational |
XmlWinEventLog |
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Source: GitHub | Version: 3