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T1569.003 · ATT&CK technique

Systemctl

1 actor on record using it

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

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Adversaries may abuse systemctl to execute commands or programs. Systemctl is the primary interface for systemd, the Linux init system and service manager. Typically invoked from a shell, Systemctl can also be integrated into scripts or applications.

Source: MITRE ATT&CK, T1569.003. © 2026 The MITRE Corporation. This work is reproduced and distributed with the permission of The MITRE Corporation.

Every one of the 1 is a mark on the map. Named now: 1 to 1, most on record first.

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Data as of 2026-11-14. CVE List through 2026-11-14 · EPSS of 2026-11-14 · 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.