Windows CrowdStrike Agent Registry Key Removal
Detects delete events on the CrowdStrike registry keys. These keys are removed as part of the agent uninstallation process. This activity should only occur during planned events and any instances outside that should…
Description
Detects delete events on the CrowdStrike registry keys. These keys are removed as part of the agent uninstallation process. This activity should only occur during planned events and any instances outside that should be evaluated for malicious activity such as CVE-2022-44721.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersESXiIaaSLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source category
- sysmon_eventid_12
Known benign triggers
- Agent uninstallations during planned maintenance or legitimate IT workflows may trigger these detections. Review such events to avoid false positive alerts.
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 |
|---|---|
| github.com/purplededa/CVE-2022-44721-CsFalconUninstaller | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 094e8c62-c071-4b3d-af43-d3c74c4b249f
- Tagged by the source as
- Security Solution TamperingWindows Defense Evasion TacticsEndpointendpointSplunk CloudSplunk EnterpriseSplunk Enterprise Securityendpoint
Licence
- Published under
- Apache License 2.0Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
- Obtained under
- Apache-2.0Read the origin licence
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1