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MediumSigmaHQCedric MAURUGEON

ESXi Account Creation Via ESXCLI

Detects user account creation on ESXi system via esxcli

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.

Log source product
linux
Log source category
process_creation

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administration activities

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