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T1059 · ATT&CK technique

Command and Scripting Interpreter

17 actors on record using it

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

Open T1059 on attack.mitre.org

Adversaries may abuse command and script interpreters to execute commands, scripts, or binaries. These interfaces and languages provide ways of interacting with computer systems and are a common feature across many different platforms. Most systems come with some built-in command-line interface and scripting capabilities, for example, macOS and Linux distributions include some flavor of Unix Shell while Windows installations include the Windows Command Shell and PowerShell.

Source: MITRE ATT&CK, T1059. © 2026 The MITRE Corporation. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of The MITRE Corporation.

Data as of 2026-11-14. CVE List through 2026-11-14 · EPSS of 2026-11-13 · CISA KEV checked 2026-11-14. Sources: MITRE ATT&CK (© The MITRE Corporation, reproduced and distributed with its permission), the MISP Galaxy (CC0), and CyberSIXT's own coverage. Use this via MCP

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