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AWL bypass (XOML)

The Workflow Command-line Compiler tool is included with the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK).

Paths:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v10.0A\bin\NETFX 4.8 Tools\wfc.exe

Resources:

https://bohops.com/2020/11/02/exploring-the-wdac-microsoft-recommended-block-rules-part-ii-wfc-fsi/

Acknowledgements:

Matt Graeber (@mattifestation)
Jimmy (@bohops)

Detections:

BlockRule: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/microsoft-recommended-block-rules
Sigma: https://github.com/SigmaHQ/sigma/blob/6b34764215b0e97e32cbc4c6325fc933d2695c3a/rules/windows/process_creation/proc_creation_win_lolbin_wfc.yml
IOC: As a Windows SDK binary, execution on a system may be suspicious

AWL bypass

Execute arbitrary C# code embedded in a XOML file.
```
wfc.exe {PATH_ABSOLUTE:.xoml}
```
Use case
Execute proxied payload with Microsoft signed binary to bypass WDAC policies

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Operating systems
Windows 10 2004 (likely previous and newer versions as well)

ATT&CK® technique
T1127
Tags
Execute: XOML