MITRE ATT&CKsub-technique

T1213.003 Code Repositories

Published 2021-05-11 Modified 2026-05-12 Official page ↗
Domain
enterprise
Tactics
Collection
Platforms
SaaS
Version
1.2
Created
2021-05-11

Description

Adversaries may leverage code repositories to collect valuable information. Code repositories are tools/services that store source code and automate software builds. They may be hosted internally or privately on third party sites such as Github, GitLab, SourceForge, and BitBucket. Users typically interact with code repositories through a web application or command-line utilities such as git. Once adversaries gain access to a victim network or a private code repository, they may collect sensitive information such as proprietary source code or Unsecured Credentials contained within software's source code. Having access to software's source code may allow adversaries to develop Exploits, while credentials may provide access to additional resources using Valid Accounts. Note: This is distinct from Code Repositories, which focuses on conducting Reconnaissance via public code repositories.

Related

Subtechnique of · MITRE ATT&CK (1)

  • T1213 Data from Information Repositories technique

Tactic · MITRE ATT&CK (1)

Referenced by MITRE ATT&CK · mitigates (4)

  • M1047 Audit mitigation
  • M1032 Multi-factor Authentication mitigation
  • M1017 User Training mitigation
  • M1018 User Account Management mitigation

Referenced by MITRE ATT&CK · uses (10)

  • G1057 ShinyHunters group
  • S9043 Mini Shai-Hulud software (malware)
  • S9041 TeamPCP Cloud Stealer software (malware)
  • S9010 GlassWorm software (malware)
  • S9008 Shai-Hulud software (malware)
  • S9009 TruffleHog software (tool)
  • G1015 Scattered Spider group
  • C0024 SolarWinds Compromise campaign
  • G1004 LAPSUS$ group
  • G0096 APT41 group

Referenced by Compliance · mitigates (16)

  • CIS-4.6 Securely Manage Enterprise Assets and Software CIS Safeguard v8.1
  • CIS-6.8 Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control CIS Safeguard v8.1
  • NIST-AC-2 Account Management NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-AC-3 Access Enforcement NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-AC-5 Separation of Duties NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-AC-6 Least Privilege NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-CA-7 Continuous Monitoring NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-IA-2 Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-IA-9 Service Identification and Authentication NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-RA-5 Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SA-10 Developer Configuration Management NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SA-11 Developer Testing and Evaluation NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SA-15 Development Process, Standards, and Tools NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SA-3 System Development Life Cycle NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SA-8 Security and Privacy Engineering Principles NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-SI-2 Flaw Remediation NIST 800-53 control

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