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Potential Webshell Creation On Static Website

Detects the creation of files with certain extensions on a static web site. This can be indicative of potential uploads of a web shell.

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 product
windows
Log source category
file_event

Known benign triggers

  • Legitimate administrator or developer creating legitimate executable files in a web application folder

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