What MITRE ATT&CK T1059.009: Cloud API (Enterprise Tactic TA0002 - Execution) requires
MITRE ATT&CK T1059.009 (Cloud API) is an Enterprise Execution sub-technique of T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter). Adversaries may abuse cloud APIs to execute malicious commands. APIs available in cloud environments provide various functionalities and are a feature-rich method for programmatic access to nearly all aspects of a tenant. These APIs may be utilized through various methods such as command line interpreters (CLIs), in-browser Cloud Shells, PowerShell modules like Azure for PowerShell, or software developer kits (SDKs) available for languages such as Python. Affected platforms: IaaS, SaaS, Office Suite, Identity Provider. MITRE-documented mitigations include M1038 Execution Prevention, M1026 Privileged Account Management. The Center for Threat-Informed Defense maps this technique to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls AC-02, AC-03, AC-05, AC-06, AC-17, CA-07, CM-02, CM-05.
Pillar: Cybersecurity · Authority: MITRE Corporation · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/009/
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Primary Citations — 7 traced to source
- MITRE ATT&CK Technique T1059.009: Cloud API (https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059/009/)
- MITRE ATT&CK Tactic TA0002: Execution (https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0002/)
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