Remote command execution via wmic.exe

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	1 Day
Required Data	XDR Agent
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Windows Management Instrumentation (T1047)
Severity	Low

Description

Remote command execution using the Windows Management Instrumentation command-line tool.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker is expanding his reach into your network by executing commands on a remote endpoint.

Investigative actions

• Examine Alert Details > Overview to identify the source endpoint, process running the command execution, process owner, and execution destination.

Variations

Remote command execution via wmic.exe

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Windows Management Instrumentation (T1047)
Severity	Medium

Description

Remote command execution using the Windows Management Instrumentation command-line tool.

Attacker's Goals

The attacker is expanding his reach into your network by executing commands on a remote endpoint.

Investigative actions

• Examine Alert Details > Overview to identify the source endpoint, process running the command execution, process owner, and execution destination.