HTTP: IIS Cmdshell Attempt

This signature detects attempts to remotely execute cmdshell.

Extended Description

If an attacker succeeds in gaining remote access to the xp_cmdshell function, he or she could execute arbitrary system commands with the privilege level of the SQL service user.

Short Name
HTTP:IIS:CMDSHELL-ATTEMPT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Attempt Cmdshell IIS
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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