2002595 : Executable command in HTTP path

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Executable commands in Microsoft Windows environments typically possess an .EXE file extension. A remote attacker could embed such an executable command in Web (HTTP) traffic to launch a variety of attacks on a victim computer.

For example, a remote attacker could launch the Windows executable c:\winnt\system32\cmd.exe by embedding the executable command in Web traffic.

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HTTP_Windows_Executable

This signature detects attempts by an attacker to embed an executable command (.EXE) in Web (HTTP) traffic.

As of XPU 20.2, this signature has been broadened to catch other attack cases previously excluded.


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Restrict remote program execution to only those applications and users that require this capability.

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