Rule Document 1:66675

Rule Category

SERVER-WEBAPP -- Snort has detected traffic exploiting vulnerabilities in web based applications on servers.

Alert Message

SERVER-WEBAPP Ivanti Sentry handleMessage command injection attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks for HTTP requests targeting the "/mics/api/v2/sentry/mics-config/handleMessage" endpoint that contain a message parameter with the command keyword "execute". Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the server.

What To Look For

This rule fires on attempts to exploit a command injection vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry web applications.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

Rule Groups

Rule Categories::Server::Web Applications

MITRE::ATT&CK Framework::Enterprise::Initial Access::Exploit Public-Facing Application

Adversaries may attempt to take advantage of a weakness in an Internet-facing computer or program using software, data, or commands in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior. The weakness in the system can be a bug, a glitch, or a design vulnerability. These applications are often websites, but can include databases (like SQL), standard services (like SMB or SSH), network device administration and management protocols (like SNMP and Smart Install), and any other applications with Internet accessible open sockets, such as web servers and related services.

Vulnerability::Severity::Critical

Vulnerability::Severity::High

CVE

CVE-2026-10520

Rule Vulnerability

Command Injection

Command Injection attacks target applications that allow unsafe user-supplied input. Attackers transmit this input via forms, cookies, HTTP headers, etc. and exploit the applications permissions to execute system commands without injecting code.

CVE Additional Information

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

CVE-2026-10520

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