Windows Process Execution From RDP Share
The following analytic identifies process executions originating from RDP shares on Windows endpoints. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) shares, typically accessed via the "tsclient" path, allow users to share files…
Description
The following analytic identifies process executions originating from RDP shares on Windows endpoints. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) shares, typically accessed via the "tsclient" path, allow users to share files between their local machine and a remote desktop session. However, threat actors may exploit RDP shares to execute malicious processes or transfer harmful files onto a compromised system. This detection focuses on identifying any process executions that originate from RDP shares, which could indicate unauthorized access or malicious activity. Security teams should investigate any instances of such process executions, especially if they are found on systems that should not be using RDP shares or if the executed processes are unfamiliar or suspicious.
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ContainersESXiIaaSIdentity ProviderLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesOffice SuiteSaaSWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 3 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
- Log source category
- crowdstrike_processrollup2sysmon_eventid_1windows_event_log_security_4688
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate use of RDP shares by users to transfer and execute files may trigger this detection. It is essential to review the context of the process execution to determine if it is authorized 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 |
|---|---|
| jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2024/pdf/JSAC2024_2_7_hara_shoji_higashi_vickie-su_nick-dai_en.pdf | Only this detection cites it |
| thedfirreport.com/2020/04/04/gogoogle-ransomware/ | 2 |
| www.welivesecurity.com/2022/09/30/amazon-themed-campaigns-lazarus-netherlands-belgium/ | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 6b1b84c4-3834-4dee-b062-9b79bdb31d15
- Tagged by the source as
- Hidden Cobra MalwareEndpointendpointSplunk 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