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name: Windows PowerShell IIS Components WebGlobalModule Usage
id: 33fc9f6f-0ce7-4696-924e-a69ec61a3d57
version: 2
date: '2024-05-14'
author: Michael Haag, Splunk
status: production
type: Anomaly
description: The following analytic detects the usage of PowerShell Cmdlets - New-WebGlobalModule,
Enable-WebGlobalModule, and Set-WebGlobalModule, which are used to create, enable,
or modify IIS Modules. This detection leverages PowerShell Script Block Logging,
specifically monitoring EventCode 4104 for these cmdlets. This activity is significant
as adversaries may use these lesser-known cmdlets to manipulate IIS configurations,
similar to AppCmd.exe, potentially bypassing traditional defenses. If confirmed
malicious, this could allow attackers to persist in the environment, manipulate
web server behavior, or escalate privileges.
data_source:
- Powershell Script Block Logging 4104
search: '`powershell` EventCode=4104 ScriptBlockText IN("*New-WebGlobalModule*","*Enable-WebGlobalModule*","*Set-WebGlobalModule*")
| stats count min(_time) as firstTime max(_time) as lastTime by EventCode ScriptBlockText
Computer user_id | `security_content_ctime(firstTime)` | `security_content_ctime(lastTime)` |
`windows_powershell_iis_components_webglobalmodule_usage_filter`'
how_to_implement: To successfully implement this analytic, you will need to enable
PowerShell Script Block Logging on some or all endpoints. Additional setup here
https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/UBA/5.0.4.1/GetDataIn/AddPowerShell#Configure_module_logging_for_PowerShell.
known_false_positives: It is possible administrators or scripts may run these commands,
filtering may be required.
references:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/webadministration/new-webglobalmodule?view=windowsserver2022-ps
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2022/12/12/iis-modules-the-evolution-of-web-shells-and-how-to-detect-them/
- https://www.crowdstrike.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/crowdstrike-iceapple-a-novel-internet-information-services-post-exploitation-framework-1.pdf
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42-oilrig-uses-rgdoor-iis-backdoor-targets-middle-east/
- https://www.secureworks.com/research/bronze-union
- https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/tree/master/atomics/T1505.004
tags:
analytic_story:
- IIS Components
asset_type: Endpoint
confidence: 80
impact: 80
message: A PowerShell Cmdlet related to enabling, creating or modifying a IIS module
has occurred on $Computer$.
mitre_attack_id:
- T1505
- T1505.004
observable:
- name: Computer
type: Hostname
role:
- Victim
product:
- Splunk Enterprise
- Splunk Enterprise Security
- Splunk Cloud
required_fields:
- _time
- ScriptBlockText
- Computer
- EventCode
risk_score: 64
security_domain: endpoint
tests:
- name: True Positive Test
attack_data:
- data:
https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/splunk/attack_data/master/datasets/attack_techniques/T1505.004/4104_windows-powershell.log
source: XmlWinEventLog:Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational
sourcetype: xmlwineventlog
update_timestamp: true