Suspicious Activity in Shell Commands
Detects suspicious shell commands used in various exploit codes (see references)
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork Devices
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source product
- linux
Known benign triggers
- Unknown
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| pastebin.com/FtygZ1cg | Only this detection cites it |
| artkond.com/2017/03/23/pivoting-guide/ | Only this detection cites it |
| github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/eb6535009f5fdafa954525687f09294918b5398d/modules/exploits/multi/http/struts_code_exec_exception_delegator.rb | Only this detection cites it |
| web.archive.org/web/20170319121015/http://www.threatgeek.com/2017/03/widespread-exploitation-attempts-using-cve-2017-5638.html | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 2aa1440c-9ae9-4d92-84a7-a9e5f5e31695
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.execution
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1