T1036.005 Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location
sub-techniqueEnterpriseAdversaries may match or approximate the name or location of legitimate files, Registry keys, or other resources when naming/placing them. This is done for the sake of evading defenses and observation. This may be done by placing an executable in a commonly trusted directory (ex: under System32) or giving it the name of a legitimate, trusted program (ex: `svchost.exe`). Alternatively, a Windows Registry key may be given a close approximation to a key used by a legitimate program. In containerized environments, a threat actor may create a resource in a trusted namespace or one that matches the naming convention of a container pod or cluster.
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- PR.DSData Securitystrong · backed by 6 of 12 mapped controls
- DE.CMContinuous Monitoringmoderate · backed by 5 of 12 mapped controls
- PR.AAIdentity Management, Authentication, and Access Controlmoderate · backed by 4 of 12 mapped controls
Derived from MITRE CTID (Apache-2.0) and the NIST 800-53 ↔ CSF crosswalk (public domain). Indicative relevance along the Protect/Detect axis — not a compliance assessment or coverage claim.
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known-exploited CVEs (1)
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| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-26360US | —OT critical | KEV | ||
Adobe ColdFusion versions 2018 Update 15 (and earlier) and 2021 Update 5 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code… | ||||
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