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Entra ID OAuth ROPC Grant Login Detected

Detects unusual resource owner password credential (ROPC) login attempts by a user principal in Microsoft Entra ID. ROPC is a legacy authentication flow that allows applications to obtain tokens by directly providing…

Description

Detects unusual resource owner password credential (ROPC) login attempts by a user principal in Microsoft Entra ID. ROPC is a legacy authentication flow that allows applications to obtain tokens by directly providing user credentials. This method is less secure and can be exploited by adversaries to gain access to user accounts without requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA), especially during enumeration or password spraying. This is a New Terms rule that identifies when user principals are involved in ROPC login attempts, not seen before in the last 10 days, indicating potential abuse or unusual activity.

Detection logic

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Detection requirements

Platform
ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows

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