Windows Firewall Rule Deletion
This detection identifies instances where a Windows Firewall rule has been deleted, potentially exposing the system to security risks. Unauthorized removal of firewall rules can indicate an attacker attempting to…
Description
This detection identifies instances where a Windows Firewall rule has been deleted, potentially exposing the system to security risks. Unauthorized removal of firewall rules can indicate an attacker attempting to bypass security controls or malware disabling protections for persistence and command-and-control communication. The event logs details such as the deleted rule name, protocol, port, and the user responsible for the action. Security teams should monitor for unexpected deletions, correlate with related events, and investigate anomalies to prevent unauthorized access and maintain network security posture.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.
- Log source category
- windows_event_log_security_4948
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate admin delete, Group Policy updates, software installs, security tools, and automated scripts can trigger false positives for Event ID 4948.
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 |
|---|---|
| learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/auditing/event-4948 | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- ca5327e1-0a91-4e23-bbd4-8901806c00e1
- Tagged by the source as
- Medusa RansomwareNetSupport RMM Tool AbuseShrinkLockerEndpointendpointSplunk 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