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AN1040 Analytic 1040
Windows · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Execution of file enumeration commands (e.g., 'dir', 'tree') from non-standard processes or unusual user contexts, followed by recursive directory traversal or access to sensitive locations.</p>
- Detects
- T1083 File and Directory Discovery
- Part of
- DET0370 Recursive Enumeration of Files and Directories Across Privilege Contexts
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WinEventLog:Security | EventCode=4688 | DC0032 Process Creation |
| WinEventLog:Sysmon | EventCode=11 | DC0039 File Creation |
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 |
|---|---|
CommandLineRegex | Allows tuning based on tools/scripts used for enumeration (e.g., tree, dir /s /b) |
UserContext | Scoping for standard vs elevated or service accounts |
TimeWindow | Defines burst activity over short periods (e.g., >50 directory queries in 30s) |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-12637 | SAP NetWeaver | Mapped |
| CVE-2019-11510 | Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure | Mapped |
| CVE-2019-19781 | Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC), Gateway, and SD-WAN WANOP Appliance | Mapped |
| CVE-2023-22952 | SugarCRM Multiple Products | Stale |
| CVE-2024-53704 | SonicWall SonicOS | Mapped |