nuclei-templates/code/windows/audit/remote-desktop-default-port.yaml

id: remote-desktop-default-port

info:
  name: Remote Desktop Listening Default Port - Detect
  author: asteria121
  severity: info
  description: |
    The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) service listens on a default port (TCP 3389), which is commonly targeted by attackers.
  impact: |
    Exposure of the default RDP port (TCP 3389) increases the risk of brute-force attacks and unauthorized access. This can lead to system compromise, data breaches, and ransomware deployment.
  remediation: |
    Change the default RDP listening port to a non-standard port to reduce exposure.
  tags: windows,rdp,audit

self-contained: true

code:
  - pre-condition: |
      IsWindows();
    engine:
      - powershell
      - powershell.exe
    args:
      - -ExecutionPolicy
      - Bypass
    pattern: "*.ps1"
    source: |
      $rdpService = Get-Service -Name TermService;
      $rdpPort = (Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp").PortNumber;
      if ($rdpService.Status -eq 'Running' -and $rdpPort -eq 3389) { Write-Host "True" } else { Write-Host "False" }

    matchers:
      - type: word
        words:
          - "True"
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