.. /Wfc.exe

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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

1. 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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   User

   Operating systems

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

   ATT&CK® technique

   T1127

   Tags

   Execute: XOML