RDP Connection Allowed Via Netsh.EXE
Detects usage of the netsh command to open and allow connections to port 3389 (RDP). As seen used by Sarwent Malware
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- Windows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source product
- windows
- Log source category
- process_creation
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate administration activity
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 |
|---|---|
| labs.sentinelone.com/sarwent-malware-updates-command-detonation/ | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 01aeb693-138d-49d2-9403-c4f52d7d3d62
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.defense-impairment
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1