WinGet DSC ScheduledTask Persistence via ConfigurationRemotingServer or WindowsPackageManagerServer
This rule detects potential malicious scheduled task creation behavior linked to the Windows Package Manager (WinGet) and Desired State Configuration (DSC) components. It monitors for two primary indicators: first, the 'schtasks.exe' process being spawned by WinGet-related binaries (or via PowerShell in that context); second, Windows Event ID 4698 (a new scheduled task) where the task creation context involves WinGet binaries and specifies paths commonly used for temporary or user-writable locations (e.g., Temp, AppData). This is a common pattern for attackers to achieve persistence or execute payloads by masquerading through trusted package manager components.
Cortex XDR
