About this actor
ArcaneDoor is a campaign that is the latest example of state-sponsored actors targeting perimeter network devices from multiple vendors. Coveted by these actors, perimeter network devices are the perfect intrusion point for espionage-focused campaigns. As a critical path for data into and out of the network, these devices need to be routinely and promptly patched; using up-to-date hardware and software versions and configurations; and be closely monitored from a security perspective. Gaining a foothold on these devices allows an actor to directly pivot into an organization, reroute or modify traffic and monitor network communications. In the past two years, we have seen a dramatic and sustained increase in the targeting of these devices in areas such as telecommunications providers and energy sector organizations — critical infrastructure entities that are likely strategic targets of interest for many foreign governments.
Source: MITRE ATT&CK
How we know this
- Data origin
- MITRE ATT&CK campaign Imported from the MITRE ATT&CK STIX bundle as a campaign object.
- Techniques
- MITRE ATT&CK STIX mappings — 30 ATT&CK techniques on file.
- Named victims
- None on file.
See how actor data is built for the full pipeline.
Activity timeline
- 2025 — 1 CVE published
- 2018 — 1 CVE published
Profile
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Published | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2018-0101 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 0.9317 | 2018-01-29 | see CVE |
CVE-2025-20363 | 7.1 | 9.0 | 0.0752 | 2025-09-25 | see CVE |
T1014Rootkit ↗T1020Automated Exfiltration ↗T1036Masquerading ↗T1037Boot or Logon Initialization Scripts ↗T1040Network Sniffing ↗T1041Exfiltration Over C2 Channel ↗T1055Process Injection ↗T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter ↗T1070Indicator Removal ↗T1070.004File Deletion ↗T1071Application Layer Protocol ↗T1071.001Web Protocols ↗T1082System Information Discovery ↗T1102Web Service ↗T1102.003One-Way Communication ↗T1119Automated Collection ↗T1133External Remote Services ↗T1140Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information ↗T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application ↗T1556Modify Authentication Process ↗T1557Adversary-in-the-Middle ↗T1583Acquire Infrastructure ↗T1583.003Virtual Private Server ↗T1583.006Web Services ↗T1587Develop Capabilities ↗T1587.001Malware ↗T1587.003Digital Certificates ↗T1653Power Settings ↗T1685Disable or Modify Tools ↗T1690Prevent Command History Logging ↗
Mitigating controls (NIST 800-53)
| Control | Techniques covered | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
SI-4 | 19 / 30 | 63% |
CM-6 | 16 / 30 | 53% |
CM-2 | 15 / 30 | 50% |
CM-7 | 15 / 30 | 50% |
CA-7 | 13 / 30 | 43% |
SI-3 | 13 / 30 | 43% |
AC-3 | 11 / 30 | 37% |
SI-7 | 11 / 30 | 37% |
AC-6 | 9 / 30 | 30% |
SC-7 | 9 / 30 | 30% |
AC-2 | 8 / 30 | 27% |
AC-4 | 8 / 30 | 27% |
AC-17 | 7 / 30 | 23% |
IA-2 | 7 / 30 | 23% |
AC-5 | 6 / 30 | 20% |
Co-occurring actors
None.
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