MITRE ATT&CKsub-technique

T1569.003 Systemctl

Published 2025-03-18 Modified 2025-04-15 Official page ↗
Domain
enterprise
Tactics
Execution
Platforms
Linux
Version
1.0
Created
2025-03-18

Description

Adversaries may abuse systemctl to execute commands or programs. Systemctl is the primary interface for systemd, the Linux init system and service manager. Typically invoked from a shell, Systemctl can also be integrated into scripts or applications. Adversaries may use systemctl to execute commands or programs as Systemd Services. Common subcommands include: `systemctl start`, `systemctl stop`, `systemctl enable`, `systemctl disable`, and `systemctl status`.

Related

Subtechnique of · MITRE ATT&CK (1)

  • T1569 System Services technique

Tactic · MITRE ATT&CK (1)

Referenced by MITRE ATT&CK · mitigates (1)

  • M1018 User Account Management mitigation

Referenced by MITRE ATT&CK · uses (2)

  • S9042 CanisterWorm software (malware)
  • G0139 TeamTNT group

Referenced by Compliance · mitigates (1)

  • CIS-6.8 Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control CIS Safeguard v8.1

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