Wevtutil

Wevtutil is a Windows command-line utility that enables administrators to retrieve information about event logs and publishers.[1]

ID: S0645
Type: TOOL
Platforms: Windows
Contributors: Viren Chaudhari, Qualys; Harshal Tupsamudre, Qualys
Version: 1.0
Created: 14 September 2021
Last Modified: 21 September 2021

Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1005 Data from Local System

Wevtutil can be used to export events from a specific log.[1][2]

Enterprise T1562 .002 Impair Defenses: Disable Windows Event Logging

Wevtutil can be used to disable specific event logs on the system.[1]

Enterprise T1070 .001 Indicator Removal on Host: Clear Windows Event Logs

Wevtutil can be used to clear system and security event logs from the system.[1][3]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0007 APT28

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References