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Python Reverse Shell Execution Via PTY And Socket Modules

Detects the execution of python with calls to the socket and pty module in order to connect and spawn a potential reverse shell.

Detection Query

selection:
  Image|contains: python
  CommandLine|contains|all:
    - " -c "
    - import
    - pty
    - socket
    - spawn
    - .connect
condition: selection

Author

@d4ns4n_, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)

Created

2023-04-24

Data Sources

linuxProcess Creation Events

Platforms

linux

References

https://www.revshells.com/

Tags

attack.execution

Raw Content

title: Python Reverse Shell Execution Via PTY And Socket Modules
id: 32e62bc7-3de0-4bb1-90af-532978fe42c0
related:
    - id: c4042d54-110d-45dd-a0e1-05c47822c937
      type: similar
status: test
description: |
    Detects the execution of python with calls to the socket and pty module in order to connect and spawn a potential reverse shell.
references:
    - https://www.revshells.com/
author: '@d4ns4n_, Nasreddine Bencherchali (Nextron Systems)'
date: 2023-04-24
modified: 2024-11-04
tags:
    - attack.execution
logsource:
    category: process_creation
    product: linux
detection:
    selection:
        Image|contains: 'python'
        CommandLine|contains|all:
            - ' -c '
            - 'import'
            - 'pty'
            - 'socket'
            - 'spawn'
            - '.connect'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: high