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Small Sieve

1 actor on record using it

Every mark is an actor ATT&CK records using this software. Red ones also exploit a CVE in CISA KEV.

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Small Sieve is a Telegram Bot API-based Python backdoor that has been distributed using a Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) Installer; it has been used by MuddyWater since at least January 2022.

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Security researchers have also noted Small Sieve's use by UNC3313, which may be associated with MuddyWater.

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Also known as
GRAMDOOR

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  1. MuddyWaterIran3 CVEs · 68 techniques · 22 software · 3 in CISA KEV

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Data as of 2026-11-15. CVE List through 2026-11-15 · EPSS of 2026-11-15 · CISA KEV checked 2026-11-15. Sources: MITRE ATT&CK (© The MITRE Corporation, reproduced and distributed with its permission), the MISP Galaxy (CC0), and CyberSIXT's own coverage.