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
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source category
- event_index
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
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References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| dirkjanm.io/assets/raw/Finding%20Entra%20ID%20CA%20Bypasses%20-%20the%20structured%20way.pdf | 2 |
| learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity-platform/v2-oauth-ropc | 4 |
| redcanary.com/blog/threat-detection/bav2ropc/ | 3 |
| www.huntress.com/blog/lshiy-password-spray-attack | 2 |
| www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/attackers-unleash-teamfiltration-account-takeover-campaign | 6 |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 8d696bd0-5756-11f0-8e3b-f661ea17fbcd
- Tagged by the source as
- Data Source: AzureData Source: Microsoft Entra IDData Source: Microsoft Entra ID Sign-in LogsDomain: CloudDomain: IdentityNoise: MediumPerformance: FastPlatform: Entra IDResources: Investigation GuideRule Type: New TermsTactic: Initial AccessUse Case: Identity and Access Audit
Licence
- Published under
- Elastic License 2.0Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Sep 20, 2026
- Version
- 3