Techniques › T1098.004 › AN0353
AN0353 Analytic 0353
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Direct modification of /etc/ssh/keys-<user>/authorized_keys or enabling SSH in sshd_config to support public key auth.</p>
- Detects
- T1098.004 SSH Authorized Keys
- Part of
- DET0126 Detection Strategy for SSH Key Injection in Authorized Keys
Log sources and channels
Exactly as MITRE states them in x_mitre_log_source_references. Where a channel is vague, it is vague in the source; kevmap does not tidy it.
| Log source | Channel | Data component |
|---|---|---|
| esxi:shell | file write or edit | DC0061 File Modification |
Mutable elements
Parameters MITRE marks as environment-specific. These are the knobs you are expected to tune; they are why an analytic is not a rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
SSHConfigPath | Could be modified SSH path in hypervisor |
ESXiShellActivity | Whether shell was enabled beforehand via DCUI or API |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-40684 | Fortinet Multiple Products | Mapped |