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Security Advisory on Remote Execution of Malicious Code Targeting Windows Endpoints
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<td>NCC-CSIRT-030626-024</td>
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<td><span class="sev sev--high">High</span></td>
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<td><span class="sev sev--high">High</span></td>
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<td>03-06-2026</td>
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<td>Microsoft Windows Operating System</td>
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All versions supporting WebClient/WebDAV and rundll32 execution
(various Windows builds).
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Windows endpoints in enterprise and communications infrastructure
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A Remote Code Execution (RCE) incident involving the execution of
malicious code on a Windows endpoint has been observed within the
Communications Sector. The activity involved the abuse of legitimate
Windows components to retrieve and execute a malicious payload from a
remote server, allowing unauthorized code execution on the affected
system.
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This technique can enable threat actors to compromise endpoints,
evade traditional security controls, and potentially establish
further access within a network. Organizations are advised to review
their security controls and implement the recommended mitigation
measures to reduce the risk of similar attacks.
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<li>Remote Code Execution (RCE)</li>
<li>Living-off-the-Land (LOLBIN) Abuse</li>
<li>WebDAV-based Payload Delivery</li>
<li>Command Execution via Native Windows Tools</li>
<li>Endpoint Evasion Techniques</li>
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<p>Successful exploitation may result in:</p>
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<li>Full remote execution of attacker-controlled code on endpoints</li>
<li>Execution of malicious DLL payloads without writing files to disk</li>
<li>Potential credential theft or system manipulation</li>
<li>Possible lateral movement across enterprise networks</li>
<li>Reduced detection due to legitimate Windows process abuse</li>
<li>Compromise of user endpoints in communications environments</li>
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A Remote Code Execution (RCE) incident was observed in which a threat
actor leveraged Windows native functionality to remotely retrieve and
execute a malicious DLL payload. The attack utilized a
Living-off-the-Land (LotL) technique involving the execution of
<code>rundll32.exe</code> through <code>cmd.exe</code>, combined with
the abuse of the Windows WebClient service and WebDAV protocol.
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The malicious payload was hosted on attacker-controlled
infrastructure and delivered over HTTPS through a WebDAV-accessible
UNC path. Upon execution, the Windows WebClient service translated
the remote resource request into WebDAV traffic, enabling the payload
to be dynamically loaded and executed without a traditional file
download to disk.
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Observed indicators included suspicious
<code>cmd.exe &rarr; rundll32.exe</code> process chains,
WebDAV-related HTTPS traffic, and use of the HTTP
<code>PROPFIND</code> method, remote DLL execution, and communication
with a newly registered domain used for payload delivery. This
technique can significantly reduce forensic visibility and increase
the likelihood of evading conventional file-based security controls.
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If successful, the attack may result in unauthorized code execution,
endpoint compromise, persistence, credential theft, lateral movement,
and further malicious activity within the affected environment.
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<p>NCC-CSIRT strongly recommends the following immediate actions:</p>
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<li>Disable unnecessary WebDAV services and functionality.</li>
<li>Monitor for suspicious <code>cmd.exe</code> and <code>rundll32.exe</code> execution.</li>
<li>Restrict outbound WebDAV and remote file-share access where possible.</li>
<li>Block known malicious domains and indicators of compromise.</li>
<li>Enable enhanced endpoint monitoring and command-line logging.</li>
<li>Conduct threat hunting for similar activity across the environment.</li>
<li>Review EDR rules to detect abuse of legitimate Windows utilities.</li>
<li>Investigate affected systems and remediate identified threats.</li>
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<li><a href="https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/011/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/011/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/rundll32" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/rundll32</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cisa.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.cisa.gov</a></li>
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