Techniques › T1070.004 › AN0395
AN0395 Analytic 0395
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Detects manual or scripted removal of logs, artifacts, or malware droppings via
rm or PowerCLI in ESXi shell. Focus on deletions from /tmp/, /var/core/, or /scratch.</p>- Detects
- T1070.004 File Deletion
- Part of
- DET0140 Behavioral Detection of Malicious File Deletion
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 | /var/log/shell.log | DC0040 File Deletion |
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 |
|---|---|
LogFilePath | Match deletion actions in system-critical locations or malware drop zones. |
TimeWindow | Typically follows suspicious admin login or unexpected shell session. |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-5902 | F5 BIG-IP | Stale |
| CVE-2021-40539 | Zoho ManageEngine | Mapped |
| CVE-2021-44077 | Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (SDP) / SupportCenter Plus | Mapped |
| CVE-2023-22952 | SugarCRM Multiple Products | Stale |
| CVE-2025-32756 | Fortinet Multiple Products | Mapped |