| name | T1538_cloud-service-dashboard |
| description | An adversary may use a cloud service dashboard GUI with stolen credentials to gain useful information from an operational cloud environment, such as specific services, resources, and features. |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 18.1 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["mitre-attack","enterprise","t1538","discovery","iaas","saas","office-suite","identity-provider"] |
| technique_id | T1538 |
| tactic | discovery |
| all_tactics | ["discovery"] |
| platforms | ["IaaS","SaaS","Office Suite","Identity Provider"] |
| mitre_url | https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1538 |
| tech_stack | ["cloud","saas","office","identity"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-200"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
T1538 Cloud Service Dashboard
High-Level Description
An adversary may use a cloud service dashboard GUI with stolen credentials to gain useful information from an operational cloud environment, such as specific services, resources, and features. For example, the GCP Command Center can be used to view all assets, review findings of potential security risks, and run additional queries, such as finding public IP addresses and open ports.
Depending on the configuration of the environment, an adversary may be able to enumerate more information via the graphical dashboard than an API. This also allows the adversary to gain information without manually making any API requests.
Kill Chain Phase
Platforms: IaaS, SaaS, Office Suite, Identity Provider
What to Check
How to Test
Manual Testing
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Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Cloud Service Dashboard by examining the target platforms (IaaS, SaaS, Office Suite).
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Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1538 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
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Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
Remediation Guide
M1018 User Account Management
Enforce the principle of least-privilege by limiting dashboard visibility to only the resources required. This may limit the discovery value of the dashboard in the event of a compromised account.
