
Summary
The rule 'Windows Suspicious React or Next.js Child Process' is designed to detect suspicious activity where Node.js server processes, particularly those pertaining to React and Next.js applications, spawn child processes commonly associated with Windows exploitation tactics. This is crucial in the context of vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-55182 and CVE-2025-66478, where attackers may exploit these frameworks to achieve arbitrary JavaScript execution on the server. The detection works by analyzing parent processes that match specific node command patterns and examining their child processes for common malicious activity indicators, such as spawning unusual Windows utilities or executing commands that fall outside normal operational parameters. Any instance that presents such activity can indicate attempted exploitation of these vulnerabilities, warranting further investigation.
Categories
- Windows
- Endpoint
Data Sources
- Windows Registry
- Process
- Application Log
ATT&CK Techniques
- T1190
- T1059.003
- T1059.001
Created: 2025-12-05