Techniques › T1078.002 › AN0593
AN0593 Analytic 0593
ESXi · attack.mitre.org · ATT&CK Enterprise v19.2
<p>Login to vSphere or ESXi hosts using domain accounts, especially those associated with vpxuser or unexpected group memberships.</p>
- Detects
- T1078.002 Domain Accounts
- Part of
- DET0210 Abuse of Domain Accounts
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:vpxd | /var/log/vmware/vpxd.log | DC0002 User Account Authentication |
| esxi:hostd | /var/log/hostd.log | DC0088 Logon Session Metadata |
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 |
|---|---|
AccountType | Prioritize detection on accounts with elevated access. |
LoginInterface | Distinguish interactive UI login from API or SSH access. |