Suspicious CSExec Service File Creation (via file_event)

title: Suspicious CSExec Service File Creation (via file_event)
id: 4c167c41-3355-51f1-822e-70628c88d100
status: stable
description: This rule detects default CSExec service filename which suggests CSExec service installation and execution
references:
    - https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1569/002/
    - https://github.com/malcomvetter/CSExec
author: Huntrule Team
date: 2026-05-26
tags:
    - attack.execution
    - attack.t1569.002
    - attack.s0029
logsource:
    category: file_event
    product: windows
detection:
    selection:
        TargetFilename|endswith: '\csexecsvc.exe'
    condition: selection
falsepositives:
    - Unknown
level: medium