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AN0572 Analytic 0572
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Monitor for execution of hypervisor management commands such as
esxcli vm process list or vim-cmd vmsvc/getallvms that enumerate virtual machines. Defenders observe unexpected users issuing VM listing commands outside normal administrative workflows.</p>- Detects
- T1673 Virtual Machine Discovery
- Part of
- DET0199 Detection Strategy for Virtual Machine Discovery
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 | command IN ("esxcli vm process list", "vim-cmd vmsvc/getallvms") | DC0064 Command Execution |
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 |
|---|---|
ExpectedAdminUsers | List of known administrators authorized to run ESXi enumeration commands. |
UnexpectedCommandPaths | Defines restricted paths or contexts where VM enumeration should not occur. |