t1213-006-databases

name	T1213.006_databases
description	Adversaries may leverage databases to mine valuable information.
category	information-gathering
version	18.1
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["mitre-attack","enterprise","t1213.006","collection","linux","windows","macos","iaas","saas","sub-technique"]
technique_id	T1213.006
tactic	collection
all_tactics	["collection"]
platforms	["Linux","Windows","macOS","IaaS","SaaS"]
mitre_url	https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1213/006
tech_stack	["linux","windows","macos","cloud","saas"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-200"]
chains_with	["T1213","T1213.001","T1213.002","T1213.003","T1213.004","T1213.005"]
prerequisites	["T1213"]
severity_boost	{"T1213":"Chain with T1213 for deeper attack path","T1213.001":"Chain with T1213.001 for deeper attack path","T1213.002":"Chain with T1213.002 for deeper attack path"}

T1213.006 Databases

Sub-technique of: T1213

High-Level Description

Adversaries may leverage databases to mine valuable information. These databases may be hosted on-premises or in the cloud (both in platform-as-a-service and software-as-a-service environments).

Examples of databases from which information may be collected include MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Amazon Relational Database Service, Azure SQL Database, Google Firebase, and Snowflake. Databases may include a variety of information of interest to adversaries, such as usernames, hashed passwords, personally identifiable information, and financial data. Data collected from databases may be used for Lateral Movement, Command and Control, or Exfiltration. Data exfiltrated from databases may also be used to extort victims or may be sold for profit.

Kill Chain Phase

• Collection (TA0009)

Platforms: Linux, Windows, macOS, IaaS, SaaS

What to Check

• Identify if Databases technique is applicable to target environment
• Check Linux systems for indicators of Databases
• Check Windows systems for indicators of Databases
• Check macOS systems for indicators of Databases
• Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (5 known mitigations)
• Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)

How to Test

Manual Testing

1. Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Databases by examining the target platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS).

2. Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1213.006 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

3. 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

M1017 User Training

Develop and publish policies that define acceptable information to be stored in databases and acceptable handling of customer data. Only store information required for business operations.