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AN0415 Analytic 0415
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Adversary destroys virtual disks (VMDK), images, or VMs by invoking
vim-cmd, deleting datastore contents, or purging snapshots.</p>- Detects
- T1485 Data Destruction
- Part of
- DET0146 Detection of Data Destruction Across Platforms via Mass Overwrite and Deletion Patterns
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:vmkernel | file delete|datastore purge | DC0098 Volume 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 |
|---|---|
DatastorePath | Targeted deletion of critical VMDKs or VM configuration files. |
InitiatingUser | Detect deletions from users outside normal maintenance windows. |
KEV CVEs whose mapped technique this analytic detects
| CVE | Vendor / product | State |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-7600 | Drupal Drupal Core | Mapped |
| CVE-2021-22986 | F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | Mapped |
| CVE-2021-39226 | Grafana Labs Grafana | Mapped |
| CVE-2025-21391 | Microsoft Windows | Mapped |
| CVE-2025-25181 | Advantive VeraCore | Mapped |
| CVE-2025-25257 | Fortinet FortiWeb | Mapped |