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WMI registration
Detects scenarios where an attacker createsan instance of a WMI class using tools like WMImplant or PowerLurk.
Known false positives
- legitimate WMI class registration
- monitoring products
- Microsoft System Center or security products
MITRE ATT&CK coverage
| Tactic | Techniques |
|---|---|
| Persistence |
Telemetry coverage
Rule body
title: WMI registration
description: Detects scenarios where an attacker createsan instance of a WMI class using tools like WMImplant or PowerLurk.
references:
- https://github.com/mdecrevoisier/EVTX-to-MITRE-Attack/tree/master/TA0003-Persistence/T1546-Event%20Triggered%20Execution
- https://github.com/Sw4mpf0x/PowerLurk
- https://github.com/FortyNorthSecurity/WMImplant
- https://www.netspi.com/blog/technical/adversary-simulation/getting-started-wmi-weaponization-part-5/
- https://www.darkoperator.com/blog/2017/10/14/basics-of-tracking-wmi-activity
tags:
- attack.persistence
- attack.t1546.003
author: mdecrevoisier
status: experimental
logsource:
product: windows
category: wmi_event
detection:
selection:
EventID:
- 19 # WmiEventFilter activity detected
- 20 # WmiEventConsumer activity detected
- 21 # WmiEventConsumerToFilter activity detected
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- legitimate WMI class registration
- monitoring products
- Microsoft System Center or security products
level: high
Stages and Predicates
Stage 0: condition
selectionStage 1: selection
selection:
EventID:
- 19
- 20
- 21