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SSH Connection Established Inside A Running Container
editSSH Connection Established Inside A Running Container
editThis rule detects an incoming SSH connection established inside a running container. Running an ssh daemon inside a container should be avoided and monitored closely if necessary. If an attacker gains valid credentials they can use it to gain initial access or establish persistence within a compromised environment.
Rule type: eql
Rule indices:
- logs-cloud_defend*
Severity: high
Risk score: 73
Runs every: 5m
Searches indices from: now-6m (Date Math format, see also Additional look-back time)
Maximum alerts per execution: 100
References:
Tags:
- Data Source: Elastic Defend for Containers
- Domain: Container
- OS: Linux
- Use Case: Threat Detection
- Tactic: Initial Access
- Tactic: Lateral Movement
Version: 2
Rule authors:
- Elastic
Rule license: Elastic License v2
Rule query
editprocess where container.id: "*" and event.type == "start" and /* use of sshd to enter a container*/ process.entry_leader.entry_meta.type: "sshd" and /* process is the initial process run in a container or start of a new session*/ (process.entry_leader.same_as_process== true or process.session_leader.same_as_process== true) and /* interactive process*/ process.interactive== true
Framework: MITRE ATT&CKTM
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Tactic:
- Name: Initial Access
- ID: TA0001
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0001/
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Technique:
- Name: External Remote Services
- ID: T1133
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1133/
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Tactic:
- Name: Lateral Movement
- ID: TA0008
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0008/
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Technique:
- Name: Remote Services
- ID: T1021
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/
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Sub-technique:
- Name: SSH
- ID: T1021.004
- Reference URL: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/004/