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T1554 · ATT&CK technique

Compromise Host Software Binary

2 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.

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Adversaries may modify host software binaries to establish persistent access to systems. Software binaries/executables provide a wide range of system commands or services, programs, and libraries. Common software binaries are SSH clients, FTP clients, email clients, web browsers, and many other user or server applications.

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Every one of the 2 is a mark on the map. Named now: 1 to 2, most on record first.

  1. UNC3886China6 CVEs · 49 techniques · 8 software · 6 in CISA KEV
  2. APT5China1 CVE · 29 techniques · 13 software · 1 in CISA KEV

Zoom in on the map and the dots under the middle of it are named where they are.

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.