HackTool - CrackMapExec Execution
This rule detect common flag combinations used by CrackMapExec in order to detect its use even if the binary has been replaced.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 5 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
- Log source product
- windows
- Log source category
- process_creation
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 |
|---|---|
| mpgn.gitbook.io/crackmapexec/smb-protocol/authentication/checking-credentials-local | Only this detection cites it |
| www.infosecmatter.com/crackmapexec-module-library/?cmem=mssql-mimikatz | Only this detection cites it |
| www.infosecmatter.com/crackmapexec-module-library/?cmem=smb-pe_inject | Only this detection cites it |
| www.mandiant.com/resources/telegram-malware-iranian-espionage | 2 |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 42a993dd-bb3e-48c8-b372-4d6684c4106c
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.credential-accessattack.discoveryattack.executionattack.persistenceattack.privilege-escalation
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1