cmd
Windows Command Processor. Spawning cmd.exe is a common technique for executing commands, creating shells, and chaining operations.
Binary Paths
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exeC:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe
Glob Patterns
| Pattern | Wildcards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
for /f %i in ('where cm?.exe') do %i /c whoami
|
? | Wildcard replaces 'd' |
for /f %i in ('where c*d.exe') do %i
|
* | Star matches 'm' |
for /f %i in ('dir /b C:\Windows\System32\cm?.exe') do %i
|
? | dir glob search with wildcard |
%COMSPEC%
|
Environment variable resolves to cmd.exe path — not a glob but a common evasion | |
for /f %i in ('where cmd*') do %i /c ...
|
* | Star suffix matches cmd.exe |