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AN0849 Analytic 0849
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Enumeration of local ESXi accounts using esxcli or vSphere API from unauthorized sessions.</p>
- Detects
- T1087.001 Local Account
- Part of
- DET0303 Local Account Enumeration Across Host 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 |
|---|---|---|
| vpxd.log | vCenter Management | DC0013 User Account Metadata |
| esxi:shell | Shell Execution | DC0032 Process 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 |
|---|---|
CommandPattern | Look for 'esxcli system account list' and API calls from unusual sources. |
SessionType | Restrict detection to interactive sessions vs. maintenance/automation jobs. |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-27532 | Veeam Backup & Replication | Mapped |