JAMF MDM Execution
Detects execution of the "jamf" binary to create user accounts and run commands. For example, the binary can be abused by attackers on the system in order to bypass security controls or remove application control…
Description
Detects execution of the "jamf" binary to create user accounts and run commands. For example, the binary can be abused by attackers on the system in order to bypass security controls or remove application control polices.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Log source product
- macos
- Log source category
- process_creation
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate use of the JAMF CLI tool by IT support and administrators
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
Not mapped to ATT&CK.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| docs.jamf.com/10.30.0/jamf-pro/administrator-guide/Components_Installed_on_Managed_Computers.html | 2 |
| github.com/MythicAgents/typhon/ | 2 |
| www.zoocoup.org/casper/jamf_cheatsheet.pdf | 2 |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- be2e3a5c-9cc7-4d02-842a-68e9cb26ec49
- 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