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AN0754 Analytic 0754
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>vSphere API logins (vimService) or SSH to ESXi host followed by unauthorized shell commands or lateral remote logins from the ESXi host.</p>
- Detects
- T1021 Remote Services
- Part of
- DET0269 Behavioral Detection Strategy for Remote Service Logins and Post-Access Activity
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:vmkernel | vim.fault.*, DCUI login, SSH shell | DC0067 Logon Session Creation |
| esxi:shell | Command execution trace | 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 |
|---|---|
SessionType | Filter by DCUI, SSH, vSphere API |
CommandPattern | Watch for remote access tool invocations (e.g., netcat, ssh) |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-1472 | Microsoft Netlogon | Mapped |
| CVE-2023-28252 | Microsoft Windows | Mapped |
| CVE-2024-55591 | Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy | Mapped |
| CVE-2025-54309 | CrushFTP CrushFTP | Mapped |