CAPEC Details
Name Run Software at Logon
Likelyhood of attack Typical severity
High High
Summary Operating system allows logon scripts to be run whenever a specific user or users logon to a system. If adversaries can access these scripts, they may insert additional code into the logon script. This code can allow them to maintain persistence or move laterally within an enclave because it is executed every time the affected user or users logon to a computer. Modifying logon scripts can effectively bypass workstation and enclave firewalls. Depending on the access configuration of the logon scripts, either local credentials or a remote administrative account may be necessary.
Prerequisites
Solutions Restrict write access to logon scripts to necessary administrators.
Related Weaknesses
CWE ID Description
CWE-284 Improper Access Control
Related CAPECS
CAPEC ID Description
CAPEC-542 An adversary develops targeted malware that takes advantage of a known vulnerability in an organizational information technology environment. The malware crafted for these attacks is based specifically on information gathered about the technology environment. Successfully executing the malware enables an adversary to achieve a wide variety of negative technical impacts.
Taxonomy: ATTACK
Entry ID Entry Name
1037 Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts
1543.001 Create or Modify System Process: Launch Agent
1543.004 Create or Modify System Process: Launch Daemon
1547 Boot or Logon Autostart Execution