Cisco Show Commands Input

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About the rule

Rule Type

Standard

Rule Description

Detects the use of sensitive show commands (show history, show history all, or show logging) on Cisco devices. These commands can reveal previously executed commands, user credentials, or device activity logs — making them valuable for reconnaissance by insiders or attackers who have gained access.

Severity

Trouble

Rule Requirement

Criteria

Action1: actionname = "DETECTION_ACTION_CISCO_SHOW_COMMAND_EXECUTED" select Action1.HOSTNAME,Action1.TYPESOURCE,Action1.TYPEFACILITY,Action1.INTERFACE,Action1.COMMANDEXECUTED,Action1.USERNAME,Action1.MESSAGE

Detection

Execution Mode

realtime

Log Sources

Cisco

Author

Austin Clark