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Event Triggered Execution:  Unix Shell Configuration Modification

ID Name
.001 Change Default File Association
.002 Screensaver
.003 Windows Management Instrumentation Event Subscription
.004 Unix Shell Configuration Modification
.005 Trap
.006 LC_LOAD_DYLIB Addition
.007 Netsh Helper DLL
.008 Accessibility Features
.009 AppCert DLLs
.010 AppInit DLLs
.011 Application Shimming
.012 Image File Execution Options Injection
.013 PowerShell Profile
.014 Emond
.015 Component Object Model Hijacking
.016 Installer Packages
.017 Udev Rules

Adversaries may establish persistence through executing malicious commands triggered by a user’s shell. User Unix Shells execute several configuration scripts at different points throughout the session based on events. For example, when a user opens a command-line interface or remotely logs in (such as via SSH) a login shell is initiated. The login shell executes scripts from the system (/etc) and the user’s home directory (~/) to configure the environment. All login shells on a system use /etc/profile when initiated. These configuration scripts run at the permission level of their directory and are often used to set environment variables, create aliases, and customize the user’s environment. When the shell exits or terminates, additional shell scripts are executed to ensure the shell exits appropriately. Adversaries may attempt to establish persistence by inserting commands into scripts automatically executed by shells. Using bash as an example, the default shell for most GNU/Linux systems, adversaries may add commands that launch malicious binaries into the /etc/profile and /etc/profile.d files.(Citation: intezer-kaiji-malware)(Citation: bencane blog bashrc) These files typically require root permissions to modify and are executed each time any shell on a system launches. For user level permissions, adversaries can insert malicious commands into ~/.bash_profile, ~/.bash_login, or ~/.profile which are sourced when a user opens a command-line interface or connects remotely.(Citation: anomali-rocke-tactics)(Citation: Linux manual bash invocation) Since the system only executes the first existing file in the listed order, adversaries have used ~/.bash_profile to ensure execution. Adversaries have also leveraged the ~/.bashrc file which is additionally executed if the connection is established remotely or an additional interactive shell is opened, such as a new tab in the command-line interface.(Citation: Tsunami)(Citation: anomali-rocke-tactics)(Citation: anomali-linux-rabbit)(Citation: Magento) Some malware targets the termination of a program to trigger execution, adversaries can use the ~/.bash_logout file to execute malicious commands at the end of a session. For macOS, the functionality of this technique is similar but may leverage zsh, the default shell for macOS 10.15+. When the Terminal.app is opened, the application launches a zsh login shell and a zsh interactive shell. The login shell configures the system environment using /etc/profile, /etc/zshenv, /etc/zprofile, and /etc/zlogin.(Citation: ScriptingOSX zsh)(Citation: PersistentJXA_leopitt)(Citation: code_persistence_zsh)(Citation: macOS MS office sandbox escape) The login shell then configures the user environment with ~/.zprofile and ~/.zlogin. The interactive shell uses the ~/.zshrc to configure the user environment. Upon exiting, /etc/zlogout and ~/.zlogout are executed. For legacy programs, macOS executes /etc/bashrc on startup.

ID: T1546.004
Sub-technique of:  T1546
Tactic(s): Persistence, Privilege Escalation
Platforms: Linux, macOS
Data Sources: Command: Command Execution, File: File Creation, File: File Modification, Process: Process Creation
Version: 2.2
Created: 24 Jan 2020
Last Modified: 15 Apr 2025

Procedure Examples
Name Description
RotaJakiro

When executing with non-root level permissions, RotaJakiro can install persistence by adding a command to the .bashrc file that executes a binary in the `${HOME}/.gvfsd/.profile/` folder.(Citation: RotaJakiro 2021 netlab360 analysis)
Linux Rabbit

Linux Rabbit maintains persistence on an infected machine through rc.local and .bashrc files. (Citation: Anomali Linux Rabbit 2018)
Green Lambert

Green Lambert can establish persistence on a compromised host through modifying the `profile`, `login`, and run command (rc) files associated with the `bash`, `csh`, and `tcsh` shells. (Citation: Objective See Green Lambert for OSX Oct 2021)(Citation: Glitch-Cat Green Lambert ATTCK Oct 2021)

XCSSET

Using AppleScript, XCSSET adds it's executable to the user's `~/.zshrc_aliases` file (`"echo " & payload & " > ~/zshrc_aliases"`), it then adds a line to the .zshrc file to source the `.zshrc_aliases` file (`[ -f $HOME/.zshrc_aliases ] && . $HOME/.zshrc_aliases`). Each time the user starts a new `zsh` terminal session, the `.zshrc` file executes the `.zshrc_aliases` file.(Citation: Microsoft March 2025 XCSSET)

Mitigations
Mitigation Description
Restrict File and Directory Permissions

Restricting file and directory permissions involves setting access controls at the file system level to limit which users, groups, or processes can read, write, or execute files. By configuring permissions appropriately, organizations can reduce the attack surface for adversaries seeking to access sensitive data, plant malicious code, or tamper with system files. Enforce Least Privilege Permissions: - Remove unnecessary write permissions on sensitive files and directories. - Use file ownership and groups to control access for specific roles. Example (Windows): Right-click the shared folder → Properties → Security tab → Adjust permissions for NTFS ACLs. Harden File Shares: - Disable anonymous access to shared folders. - Enforce NTFS permissions for shared folders on Windows. Example: Set permissions to restrict write access to critical files, such as system executables (e.g., `/bin` or `/sbin` on Linux). Use tools like `chown` and `chmod` to assign file ownership and limit access. On Linux, apply: `chmod 750 /etc/sensitive.conf` `chown root:admin /etc/sensitive.conf` File Integrity Monitoring (FIM): - Use tools like Tripwire, Wazuh, or OSSEC to monitor changes to critical file permissions. Audit File System Access: - Enable auditing to track permission changes or unauthorized access attempts. - Use auditd (Linux) or Event Viewer (Windows) to log activities. Restrict Startup Directories: - Configure permissions to prevent unauthorized writes to directories like `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu`. Example: Restrict write access to critical directories like `/etc/`, `/usr/local/`, and Windows directories such as `C:\Windows\System32`. - On Windows, use icacls to modify permissions: `icacls "C:\Windows\System32" /inheritance:r /grant:r SYSTEM:(OI)(CI)F` - On Linux, monitor permissions using tools like `lsattr` or `auditd`.

Detection

While users may customize their shell profile files, there are only certain types of commands that typically appear in these files. Monitor for abnormal commands such as execution of unknown programs, opening network sockets, or reaching out across the network when user profiles are loaded during the login process. Monitor for changes to /etc/profile and /etc/profile.d, these files should only be modified by system administrators. MacOS users can leverage Endpoint Security Framework file events monitoring these specific files.(Citation: ESF_filemonitor) For most Linux and macOS systems, a list of file paths for valid shell options available on a system are located in the /etc/shells file.

References

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