Fortinet APT group abuse on Windows (user)

title: Fortinet APT group abuse on Windows (user)
description: Detects scenarios where APT actors exploits Fortinet vulnerabilities to gain access into Windows infrastructure.
references:
- https://github.com/mdecrevoisier/EVTX-to-MITRE-Attack/tree/master/EVTX_full_APT_attack_steps
- https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2021/05/fbi-flash-tlp-white-apt-actors-exploiting-fortinet-vulnerabilities-to-gain-access-for-malicious-activity-5-27-21.pdf
- https://www.securityweek.com/fbi-shares-iocs-apt-attacks-exploiting-fortinet-vulnerabilities
tags:
- attack.persistence
- attack.t1136
author: mdecrevoisier
status: experimental
logsource:
  product: windows
  service: security
detection:
  selection:
    EventID: 4720
    TargetUserName:
      - elie
      - WADGUtilityAccount
  condition: selection
falsepositives:
- None
level: high