Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

Detection overview

Triggers

  • Unusual access or unexpected changes made to App Service configurations.
  • Creation or modification of deployment credentials for a Web App.
  • Use of az cli or Azure PowerShell commands to retrieve or modify deployment credentials.

Possible Root Causes

  • Phishing or Social Engineering: Attackers targeting Azure account administrators to gain unauthorized access.
  • Misconfigured Security Settings: Incorrect role assignments or permissions allowing unintended access.
  • Credential Exposure: Accidental exposure of credentials through misconfigured monitoring or logging settings.
  • Legitimate Developer Activity: Developers retrieving App Service credentials for debugging or testing purposes.
  • IT Maintenance: Administrators accessing App Service configurations for maintenance or troubleshooting.
  • Automated Scripts: Authorized personnel using tools to manage App Service deployments.

Business Impact

  • Unauthorized access to intellectual property, including source code and configuration files.
  • Potential data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive resources, and reputational damage.
  • Exposure of sensitive data through unauthorized access or data leaks.
  • Service disruptions or downtime due to unauthorized changes made to the Web App.
  • Compliance and regulatory issues due to inadequate security controls.

Steps to Verify

  • Review Azure Activity Logs: Investigate suspicious credential-related activity.
  • Investigate the User or Service Principal: Verify whether the entity responsible for the activity has legitimate access.
  • Check App Service Configuration: Ensure permissions and access controls are correctly configured.
  • Analyze Network Traffic and System Logs: Look for potential indicators of compromise (IOCs).
  • Conduct a Security Audit: Perform a thorough risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation actions.
Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

Possible root causes

Malicious Detection

Benign Detection

Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

Example scenarios

Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

Business impact

If this detection indicates a genuine threat, the organization faces significant risks:

Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

Steps to investigate

Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

MITRE ATT&CK techniques covered

Azure Suspicious App Service Credential Download

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