System Binary Proxy Execution: Electron Applications
Other sub-techniques of System Binary Proxy Execution (14)
Adversaries may abuse components of the Electron framework to execute malicious code. The Electron framework hosts many common applications such as Signal, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.(Citation: Electron 2) Originally developed by GitHub, Electron is a cross-platform desktop application development framework that employs web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.(Citation: Electron 3) The Chromium engine is used to display web content and Node.js runs the backend code.(Citation: Electron 1) Due to the functional mechanics of Electron (such as allowing apps to run arbitrary commands), adversaries may also be able to perform malicious functions in the background potentially disguised as legitimate tools within the framework.(Citation: Electron 1) For example, the abuse of `teams.exe` and `chrome.exe` may allow adversaries to execute malicious commands as child processes of the legitimate application (e.g., `chrome.exe --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-launcher="C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c calc.exe`).(Citation: Electron 6-8) Adversaries may also execute malicious content by planting malicious JavaScript within Electron applications.(Citation: Electron Security)
Контрмеры |
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| Контрмера | Описание |
|---|---|
| Exploit Protection |
Use capabilities to detect and block conditions that may lead to or be indicative of a software exploit occurring. |
| Disable or Remove Feature or Program |
Remove or deny access to unnecessary and potentially vulnerable software to prevent abuse by adversaries. |
| Execution Prevention |
Block execution of code on a system through application control, and/or script blocking. |
Ссылки
- Trend Micro. (2023, June 6). Abusing Electronbased applications in targeted attacks. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- TOM ABAI. (2023, August 10). There’s a New Stealer Variant in Town, and It’s Using Electron to Stay Fully Undetected. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- Kosayev, U. (2023, June 15). One Electron to Rule Them All. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ElectronJS.org. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- Alanna Titterington. (2023, September 14). Security of Electron-based desktop applications. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- Stack Overflow. (n.d.). Why do I see an "Electron Security Warning" after updating my Electron project to the latest version?. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- CertiK. (2020, June 30). Vulnerability in Electron-based Application: Unintentionally Giving Malicious Code Room to Run. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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