Webshell ReGeorg Detection Via Web Logs
Certain strings in the uri_query field when combined with null referer and null user agent can indicate activity associated with the webshell ReGeorg.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- LinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source category
- webserver
Known benign triggers
- Web applications that use the same URL parameters as ReGeorg
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 |
|---|---|
| community.rsa.com/community/products/netwitness/blog/2019/02/19/web-shells-and-netwitness-part-3 | Only this detection cites it |
| github.com/sensepost/reGeorg | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 2ea44a60-cfda-11ea-87d0-0242ac130003
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.persistence
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1