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# Developing New Commands for Cazalla
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for adding new commands to the Cazalla agent. Understanding this process is essential for extending Cazalla's capabilities.
## 📋 Overview
Adding a new command to Cazalla requires coordination across multiple components:
1. **Python Command Definition** - Defines the command interface in Mythic
2. **Translator Mapping** - Maps command names to hex codes for agent communication
3. **C Agent Implementation** - Implements the actual command logic
4. **Command Dispatcher Registration** - Registers the handler in the command dispatcher
5. **Builder Configuration** - Enables command selection during payload creation
## 🏗️ Architecture Overview
```mermaid
graph LR
A[Python Command] --> B[Translator]
B --> C[C Agent Handler]
C --> D[Command Dispatcher]
D --> E[Builder Mapping]
style A fill:#e1f5ff
style B fill:#fff4e1
style C fill:#e8f5e9
style D fill:#fce4ec
style E fill:#f3e5f5
```
**Data Flow:**
- **Mythic UI** → Python command receives task
- **Python** → Translator converts to binary format with hex code
- **Agent** → C handler processes command and returns response
- **Translator** → Converts response back to Mythic format
## 📝 Step-by-Step Guide
### Step 1: Create Python Command File
Create a new Python file in `Payload_Type/cazalla/cazalla/agent_functions/` named after your command (e.g., `mycommand.py`).
#### 1.1 Command Arguments Class
Define the argument parsing logic:
```python
from mythic_container.MythicCommandBase import *
from mythic_container.MythicRPC import *
class MyCommandArguments(TaskArguments):
def __init__(self, command_line, **kwargs):
super().__init__(command_line, **kwargs)
self.args = [
CommandParameter(
name="param1",
type=ParameterType.String, # or ParameterType.Number, etc.
description="Description of parameter",
parameter_group_info=[ParameterGroupInfo(
required=True, # or False
ui_position=1
)]
),
# Add more parameters as needed
]
async def parse_arguments(self):
"""Parse command-line arguments"""
if len(self.command_line) == 0:
raise ValueError("Parameter required")
# Parse and validate arguments
self.add_arg("param1", self.command_line)
async def parse_dictionary(self, dictionary):
"""Parse dictionary arguments (from UI)"""
self.load_args_from_dictionary(dictionary)
```
#### 1.2 Command Class
Define the main command class:
```python
class MyCommandCommand(CommandBase):
cmd = "mycommand" # Command name (lowercase, no spaces)
needs_admin = False # Set to True if command requires admin privileges
help_cmd = "mycommand <param1>"
description = "Detailed description of what the command does"
version = 1
author = "YourName"
argument_class = MyCommandArguments
attackmapping = ["T1059"] # MITRE ATT&CK technique IDs
attributes = CommandAttributes(
supported_os=[SupportedOS.Windows],
builtin=False, # Set to True if command should always be included
suggested_command=False # Set to True to suggest in UI
)
async def opsec_pre(self, taskData: PTTaskMessageAllData) -> PTTaskOPSECPreTaskMessageResponse:
"""Optional: OPSEC check before task creation"""
# Add warnings about detection risks
return PTTaskOPSECPreTaskMessageResponse(
TaskID=taskData.Task.ID,
Success=True,
OpsecPreBlocked=False,
OpsecPreBypassRole="operator",
OpsecPreMessage="OPSEC warning message here"
)
async def opsec_post(self, taskData: PTTaskMessageAllData) -> PTTaskOPSECPostTaskMessageResponse:
"""Optional: OPSEC check after task creation"""
return PTTaskOPSECPostTaskMessageResponse(
TaskID=taskData.Task.ID,
Success=True,
OpsecPostBlocked=False,
OpsecPostBypassRole="operator",
OpsecPostMessage="Post-execution warning"
)
async def create_go_tasking(self, taskData: PTTaskMessageAllData) -> PTTaskCreateTaskingMessageResponse:
"""Process task creation - called when task is created"""
response = PTTaskCreateTaskingMessageResponse(
TaskID=taskData.Task.ID,
Success=True
)
# Add any pre-processing logic here
# Access arguments: taskData.args.get_arg("param1")
return response
async def process_response(self, task: PTTaskMessageAllData, response: any) -> PTTaskProcessResponseMessageResponse:
"""Process agent response - called when agent sends response"""
resp = PTTaskProcessResponseMessageResponse(
TaskID=task.Task.ID,
Success=True
)
# Process response data here if needed
return resp
```
#### 1.3 Key Attributes
- **`cmd`**: Command name used in Mythic (must match translator mapping)
- **`builtin`**:
- `True` = Always included in payload (e.g., `exit`, `sleep`)
- `False` = Can be selected during payload creation
- **`needs_admin`**: Set to `True` if command requires administrator privileges
- **`attackmapping`**: List of MITRE ATT&CK technique IDs (e.g., `["T1059"]`)
### Step 2: Add Command to Translator
Edit `Payload_Type/cazalla/translator/commands_from_c2.py` and add your command to the `commands` dictionary:
```python
commands = {
# ... existing commands ...
"mycommand": {"hex_code": 0x99, "input_type": "string"},
}
```
**Important Notes:**
- **`hex_code`**: Choose an unused hex code (0x00-0xFF). Check `comandos.h` for existing codes
- **`input_type`**:
- `"string"` - String parameter
- `"int"` - Integer parameter
- `None` - No parameters
- Special types: `"bof_special"`, `"assembly_special"`, `"socks_special"` (see existing commands)
**Hex Code Allocation:**
- `0x00-0x1F`: Reserved for core commands
- `0x20-0x5F`: File system and standard commands
- `0x60-0x6F`: Network tunneling commands
- `0x70-0x7F`: Code execution commands
- `0x80+`: Control commands
### Step 3: Implement C Agent Handler
#### 3.1 Define Command Constant
Edit `Payload_Type/cazalla/cazalla/agent_code/cazalla/comandos.h` and add:
```c
#define MYCOMMAND_CMD 0x99 // Must match hex_code from translator
```
#### 3.2 Implement Handler Function
Create or edit the appropriate C file (e.g., `SistemadeFicheros.c` for file operations, or create a new file):
```c
#include "cazalla.h"
#include "comandos.h"
#include "paquete.h"
void MyCommandHandler(PAnalizador analizadorTarea) {
_inf("===== PROCESSING MYCOMMAND_CMD (0x%02X) =====", MYCOMMAND_CMD);
// Read task UUID (first 36 bytes)
SIZE_T uuidLen = 36;
PCHAR taskUuid = getString(analizadorTarea, &uuidLen);
if (!taskUuid || uuidLen != 36) {
_err("Error reading task UUID");
if (analizadorTarea) liberarAnalizador(analizadorTarea);
return;
}
// Read parameters based on input_type
// For string input_type:
SIZE_T param1Len = 0;
PCHAR param1 = getString(analizadorTarea, &param1Len);
// For int input_type:
// UINT32 param1 = (UINT32)getInt32(analizadorTarea);
// Implement your command logic here
// ...
// Create response packet
PPaquete respuesta = nuevoPaquete(POST_RESPONSE, TRUE); // TRUE adds agent UUID
addString(respuesta, taskUuid, FALSE); // Add task UUID
// Add output to response
PackageAddFormatPrintf(respuesta, FALSE, "Command executed successfully\n");
PackageAddFormatPrintf(respuesta, FALSE, "Parameter: %.*s\n", (int)param1Len, param1);
// Optional: Add artifacts (file writes, process creates, etc.)
// addArtifact(respuesta, "File Write", "C:\\path\\to\\file");
// Optional: Add credentials if discovered
// addCredential(respuesta, "plaintext", "DOMAIN", "password", "username");
// Send response
Analizador* resp = mandarPaquete(respuesta);
liberarPaquete(respuesta);
if (resp) liberarAnalizador(resp);
if (analizadorTarea) liberarAnalizador(analizadorTarea);
_inf("===== MYCOMMAND_CMD COMPLETED =====");
}
```
#### 3.3 Key C Functions
- **`getString(analizador, &len)`**: Read string from buffer
- **`getInt32(analizador)`**: Read 32-bit integer
- **`getByte(analizador)`**: Read single byte
- **`getBytes(analizador, &len)`**: Read byte array
- **`nuevoPaquete(type, add_uuid)`**: Create response packet
- **`addString(paquete, str, copy)`**: Add string to packet
- **`PackageAddFormatPrintf(paquete, copy, format, ...)`**: Add formatted output
- **`addArtifact(paquete, type, data)`**: Add artifact (file write, process create, etc.)
- **`addCredential(paquete, type, realm, credential, account)`**: Add credential
- **`mandarPaquete(paquete)`**: Send packet to Mythic
- **`liberarPaquete(paquete)`**: Free packet memory
- **`liberarAnalizador(analizador)`**: Free analyzer memory
### Step 4: Register Handler in Command Dispatcher
Edit `Payload_Type/cazalla/cazalla/agent_code/cazalla/comandos.c` and add your command to the dispatch chain in `handleGetTasking()`:
```c
#ifdef ENABLE_MYCOMMAND_CMD
else if (tarea == MYCOMMAND_CMD) {
_inf("===== PROCESSING MYCOMMAND_CMD (0x%02X) =====", tarea);
MyCommandHandler(analizadorTarea);
_inf("===== MYCOMMAND_CMD COMPLETED =====");
}
#endif
```
**Placement:**
- Add after `SLEEP_CMD` (which always closes with `}`)
- Before the final `else` block for unknown commands
- Use `else if` (not `} else if`) to maintain the chain
**Important:** The command handler must be wrapped in `#ifdef ENABLE_MYCOMMAND_CMD` to support conditional compilation.
### Step 5: Add to Builder Mapping
Edit `Payload_Type/cazalla/cazalla/agent_functions/builder.py` and add your command to the `command_to_define` dictionary (around line 209):
```python
command_to_define = {
# ... existing commands ...
"mycommand": "ENABLE_MYCOMMAND_CMD",
}
```
This maps the Python command name to the C preprocessor define name.
### Step 6: Update Includes (if needed)
If your command requires a new header file:
**In `comandos.h`:**
```c
#ifdef ENABLE_MYCOMMAND_CMD
#include "mycommand.h"
#endif
```
**In `comandos.c`:**
```c
#ifdef ENABLE_MYCOMMAND_CMD
#include "mycommand.h"
#endif
```
### Step 7: Add Forward Declaration (if needed)
If your handler function is defined in a separate file, add a forward declaration in `comandos.c`:
```c
#ifdef ENABLE_MYCOMMAND_CMD
void MyCommandHandler(PAnalizador analizadorTarea);
#endif
```
## 🔍 Complete Example: Adding a "ping" Command
Let's walk through a complete example of adding a simple `ping` command that sends a message back to Mythic.
### Example 1: Python Command File (`ping.py`)
```python
from mythic_container.MythicCommandBase import *
from mythic_container.MythicRPC import *
class PingArguments(TaskArguments):
def __init__(self, command_line, **kwargs):
super().__init__(command_line, **kwargs)
self.args = [
CommandParameter(
name="message",
type=ParameterType.String,
description="Message to echo back",
parameter_group_info=[ParameterGroupInfo(required=False)]
),
]
async def parse_arguments(self):
if len(self.command_line) > 0:
self.add_arg("message", self.command_line)
else:
self.add_arg("message", "pong")
async def parse_dictionary(self, dictionary):
self.load_args_from_dictionary(dictionary)
class PingCommand(CommandBase):
cmd = "ping"
needs_admin = False
help_cmd = "ping [message]"
description = "Echo a message back to verify agent communication"
version = 1
author = "YourName"
argument_class = PingArguments
attackmapping = []
attributes = CommandAttributes(
supported_os=[SupportedOS.Windows],
builtin=False
)
async def create_go_tasking(self, taskData: PTTaskMessageAllData) -> PTTaskCreateTaskingMessageResponse:
response = PTTaskCreateTaskingMessageResponse(
TaskID=taskData.Task.ID,
Success=True
)
return response
async def process_response(self, task: PTTaskMessageAllData, response: any) -> PTTaskProcessResponseMessageResponse:
resp = PTTaskProcessResponseMessageResponse(TaskID=task.Task.ID, Success=True)
return resp
```
### Example 2: Translator Mapping
In `translator/commands_from_c2.py`:
```python
commands = {
# ... existing commands ...
"ping": {"hex_code": 0x90, "input_type": "string"},
}
```
### Example 3: C Header Definition
In `comandos.h`:
```c
#define PING_CMD 0x90
```
### Example 4: C Handler Implementation
Create `ping.c`:
```c
#include "cazalla.h"
#include "comandos.h"
#include "paquete.h"
void PingHandler(PAnalizador analizadorTarea) {
_inf("===== PROCESSING PING_CMD (0x%02X) =====", PING_CMD);
// Read task UUID
SIZE_T uuidLen = 36;
PCHAR taskUuid = getString(analizadorTarea, &uuidLen);
// Read message parameter
SIZE_T messageLen = 0;
PCHAR message = getString(analizadorTarea, &messageLen);
// Create response
PPaquete respuesta = nuevoPaquete(POST_RESPONSE, TRUE);
addString(respuesta, taskUuid, FALSE);
// Echo the message back
PackageAddFormatPrintf(respuesta, FALSE, "Ping received: %.*s\n", (int)messageLen, message);
PackageAddFormatPrintf(respuesta, FALSE, "Agent is alive and responding!\n");
// Send response
Analizador* resp = mandarPaquete(respuesta);
liberarPaquete(respuesta);
if (resp) liberarAnalizador(resp);
if (analizadorTarea) liberarAnalizador(analizadorTarea);
_inf("===== PING_CMD COMPLETED =====");
}
```
### Example 5: Register in Dispatcher
In `comandos.c`, add to the dispatch chain:
```c
#ifdef ENABLE_PING_CMD
else if (tarea == PING_CMD) {
_inf("===== PROCESSING PING_CMD (0x%02X) =====", tarea);
PingHandler(analizadorTarea);
_inf("===== PING_CMD COMPLETED =====");
}
#endif
```
### Example 6: Builder Mapping
In `builder.py`:
```python
command_to_define = {
# ... existing commands ...
"ping": "ENABLE_PING_CMD",
}
```
## 🎯 Advanced Features
### Adding Artifacts
Artifacts track system modifications for OPSEC and reporting:
```c
// File write artifact
addArtifact(respuesta, "File Write", "C:\\path\\to\\file");
// Process create artifact
addArtifact(respuesta, "Process Create", "cmd.exe /c whoami");
// Network connection artifact
addArtifact(respuesta, "Network Connection", "Connection to 192.168.1.1:80");
// Registry write artifact
addArtifact(respuesta, "Registry Write", "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\...");
```
### Adding Credentials
Automatically extract and report credentials:
```c
// Plaintext password
addCredential(respuesta, "plaintext", "DOMAIN", "password123", "username");
// NTLM hash
addCredential(respuesta, "hash", "", "aad3b435b51404ee:hashvalue", "Administrator");
// Certificate
addCredential(respuesta, "certificate", "", "cert_data_base64", "account_name");
```
### OPSEC Checking
Implement OPSEC warnings in Python:
```python
async def opsec_pre(self, taskData: PTTaskMessageAllData) -> PTTaskOPSECPreTaskMessageResponse:
message = "⚠️ OPSEC WARNING\n\n"
message += "This command may be detected by:\n"
message += " • EDR/XDR solutions\n"
message += " • Network monitoring\n"
return PTTaskOPSECPreTaskMessageResponse(
TaskID=taskData.Task.ID,
Success=True,
OpsecPreBlocked=False, # Set to True to block execution
OpsecPreBypassRole="operator",
OpsecPreMessage=message
)
```
### Process Browser Integration
To integrate with Mythic's Process Browser:
```python
supported_ui_features = ["process_browser:list"] # or "process_browser:kill"
```
Then in the translator, format process data as JSON matching Mythic's Process Browser format.
### File Browser Integration
To integrate with Mythic's File Browser:
```python
supported_ui_features = ["file_browser:list"]
```
The translator will automatically convert file listings to File Browser format.
## 🧪 Testing Your Command
### 1. Restart Mythic Agent Container
After adding your command, restart the Cazalla container:
```bash
cd ~/Mythic
./mythic-cli restart cazalla
```
### 2. Verify Command Appears
1. Open Mythic UI
2. Navigate to Payloads → Create Payload
3. Select Cazalla
4. Check that your command appears in the command selection list
### 3. Build Test Payload
1. Select your command (and any others you need)
2. Configure C2 profile
3. Build the payload
4. Check build logs for any compilation errors
### 4. Test Command Execution
1. Deploy payload to test system
2. Execute your command from Mythic UI
3. Verify response is received correctly
4. Check for any errors in agent logs
## 🐛 Common Issues and Solutions
### Issue: Command Not Appearing in UI
**Solution:**
- Verify Python file is in `agent_functions/` directory
- Check that class name ends with `Command` (e.g., `PingCommand`)
- Restart Mythic agent container
- Check Mythic logs for import errors
### Issue: Compilation Errors
**Solution:**
- Verify hex code is unique (check `comandos.h`)
- Ensure `#ifdef` blocks are properly closed
- Check that handler function is declared before use
- Verify all includes are correct
### Issue: Command Not Executing
**Solution:**
- Verify command was selected during payload build
- Check that hex code matches in translator and `comandos.h`
- Verify handler is registered in `comandos.c`
- Check agent logs for error messages
### Issue: Response Not Received
**Solution:**
- Verify response packet is created correctly
- Check that task UUID is added to response
- Ensure `mandarPaquete()` is called
- Verify packet is properly formatted
## 📚 Reference: Command Hex Codes
Current hex code allocations in Cazalla:
- `0x00`: GET_TASKING
- `0x01`: POST_RESPONSE
- `0x15`: PROCESS_CMD (ps)
- `0x20-0x28`: File system commands (cd, ls, pwd, cp, mkdir, rm, cat, download, upload)
- `0x29`: SCREENSHOT_CMD
- `0x30-0x31`: Keylogging (start, stop)
- `0x32-0x37`: Token operations (list_tokens, steal_token, make_token, rev2self, whoami, kill)
- `0x38`: SLEEP_CMD
- `0x40-0x42`: Browser and SAM (browser_info, browser_dump, samdump)
- `0x54`: SHELL_CMD
- `0x60-0x63`: Network tunneling (socks, rpfwd)
- `0x70-0x71`: Code execution (inline_execute, inline_execute_assembly)
- `0x80`: EXIT_CMD
- `0xF1`: CHECKIN
**Available ranges for new commands:**
- `0x43-0x53`: Available
- `0x55-0x5F`: Available
- `0x64-0x6F`: Available
- `0x72-0x7F`: Available
- `0x81-0xF0`: Available (avoid 0xF1-F5, 0xF7-F8 which are used for markers)
## ✅ Checklist
Use this checklist when adding a new command:
- [ ] Python command file created in `agent_functions/`
- [ ] Command class inherits from `CommandBase`
- [ ] `cmd` attribute matches command name
- [ ] `builtin` attribute set appropriately
- [ ] Command added to translator `commands` dictionary
- [ ] Hex code defined in `comandos.h`
- [ ] C handler function implemented
- [ ] Handler registered in `comandos.c` dispatch chain
- [ ] Command added to `builder.py` `command_to_define` mapping
- [ ] Handler wrapped in `#ifdef ENABLE_XXX_CMD`
- [ ] Includes added if needed
- [ ] Command tested in payload build
- [ ] Command tested in execution
- [ ] Documentation updated (optional)
## 🔗 Related Documentation
- [Commands Reference](commands.md) - Complete list of all commands
- [Getting Started](getting-started.md) - Installation and setup
- [Features Overview](features.md) - Detailed feature explanations
- [OPSEC Guide](opsec.md) - Operational security considerations
---
**Next Steps:** After implementing your command, consider:
- Adding OPSEC warnings for risky operations
- Implementing artifact tracking for system modifications
- Adding credential extraction if applicable
- Writing unit tests for your command logic
- Documenting your command in the commands reference