MITRE ATT&CKsub-technique
T1569.003 Systemctl
- 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)
- TA0002 Execution tactic
Referenced by MITRE ATT&CK · mitigates (1)
- M1018 User Account Management mitigation
Referenced by Compliance · mitigates (1)
- CIS-6.8 Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control CIS Safeguard v8.1
References
- https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/linux-systemctl-manage-services Red Hat Systemctl 2022