Binary used for managing files and system components within Windows Located at: C:\Windows\explorer.exe; C:\Windows\SysWOW64\explorer.exe.
explorerexplorerSandbox: execFile · Timeout: 30s
security.execution.command Outputs
process.output Command execution output
process_spawn Produces
process.output| Resource | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | low |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Network | low |
| Disk I/O | low |
Execute specified .exe with the parent process spawning from a new instance of explorer.exe (Performs execution of specified file with explorer parent process breaking the process tree, can be used for defense evasion.)
explorer.exe /root,"{PATH_ABSOLUTE:.exe}"Execute notepad.exe with the parent process spawning from a new instance of explorer.exe (Performs execution of specified file with explorer parent process breaking the process tree, can be used for defense evasion.)
explorer.exe {PATH_ABSOLUTE:.exe}| Type | Rule / Indicator |
|---|---|
| sigma | https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/blob/c04bef2fbbe8beff6c7620d5d7ea6872dbe7acba/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_explorer_break_process_tree.yml |
| sigma | https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/blob/c04bef2fbbe8beff6c7620d5d7ea6872dbe7acba/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_explorer_lolbin_execution.yml |
| elastic | https://github.com/elastic/detection-rules/blob/f2bc0c685d83db7db395fc3dc4b9729759cd4329/rules/windows/initial_access_via_explorer_suspicious_child_parent_args.toml |
| ioc | Multiple instances of explorer.exe or explorer.exe using the /root command line is suspicious. |
explorer is a Windows LOLBin. Binary used for managing files and system components within Windows Located at: C:\Windows\explorer.exe; C:\Windows\SysWOW64\explorer.exe.