Techniques › T1136.001 › AN1236
AN1236 Analytic 1236
Linux · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Local user accounts are created via binaries like 'useradd', 'adduser', or by editing passwd/shadow. Behavior chain includes execution of user management binaries or modification of user database files.</p>
- Detects
- T1136.001 Local Account
- Part of
- DET0447 T1136.001 Detection Strategy - Local Account Creation Across Platforms
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 |
|---|---|---|
| auditd:SYSCALL | useradd or adduser executed | DC0014 User Account Creation |
| auditd:SYSCALL | write operation on /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow | 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 |
|---|---|
BinaryPath | Account creation may be scripted via shell scripts, cron jobs, or remote shells |
ExecutionSource | Flag if commands are issued from remote sessions (e.g., sshd) |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-21999 | Microsoft Windows | Mapped |
| CVE-2022-47966 | Zoho ManageEngine | Mapped |