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Potential RCE Exploitation Attempt In NodeJS

Detects process execution related errors in NodeJS. If the exceptions are caused due to user input then they may suggest an RCE vulnerability.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source product
nodejs
Log source category
application

Known benign triggers

  • Puppeteer invocation exceptions often contain child_process related errors, that doesn't necessarily mean that the app is vulnerable.

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