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Check XProtect and Security Status
This script retrieves the current versions of macOS security components including XProtect, XProtect Remediator, and MRT (Malware Removal Tool). Additionally, it checks the status of critical security features like System Integrity Protection (SIP), Gatekeeper, and FileVault. Results are formatted for Intune custom attributes to provide comprehensive visibility into device security posture.
MonitoringSecurity
Author: Ugur Koc
Version: 1.0
All Tests PassedTested on 08-22-2025
check-xprotect-status.sh
#!/bin/bash
# TITLE: Check XProtect and Security Status
# SYNOPSIS: Checks XProtect, XProtect Remediator, MRT, and system security settings
# DESCRIPTION: This script retrieves the current versions of macOS security components including
# XProtect, XProtect Remediator, and MRT (Malware Removal Tool). Additionally,
# it checks the status of critical security features like System Integrity Protection
# (SIP), Gatekeeper, and FileVault. Results are formatted for Intune custom attributes
# to provide comprehensive visibility into device security posture.
# TAGS: Monitoring,Security
# PLATFORM: macOS
# MIN_OS_VERSION: 10.15
# AUTHOR: Ugur Koc
# VERSION: 1.0
# LASTUPDATE: 2025-06-04
# CHANGELOG:
# 1.0 - Initial release
#
# EXAMPLE:
# ./check-xprotect-status.sh
# Outputs XProtect versions and security settings status
#
# NOTES:
# - Requires root privileges to access certain security settings
# - Checks XProtect, XProtect Remediator, MRT versions
# - Reports SIP, Gatekeeper, and FileVault status
# - Designed for Intune custom attributes (single line output)
# - For more scripts and guides, visit: IntuneMacAdmins.com
# ============================================================================
# VARIABLES AND INITIALIZATION
# ============================================================================
# Get macOS version
os_version=$(sw_vers -productVersion)
# ============================================================================
# FUNCTIONS
# ============================================================================
# Function to output result (for Intune custom attributes)
output_result() {
# For Intune custom attributes, output should be a single line
echo "$1"
exit 0
}
# Function to check if running as root
check_root() {
if [[ $EUID -ne 0 ]]; then
output_result "Error: Root access required"
fi
}
# Function to check plist value with error handling
get_plist_value() {
local plist="$1"
local key="$2"
if [ ! -f "$plist" ]; then
return 1
fi
local value
if ! value=$(/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Print :$key" "$plist" 2>/dev/null); then
return 1
fi
echo "$value"
}
# Function to check XProtect version
check_xprotect() {
local xprotect_meta="/Library/Apple/System/Library/CoreServices/XProtect.bundle/Contents/Info.plist"
local xprotect_version=""
if [ -f "$xprotect_meta" ]; then
xprotect_version=$(get_plist_value "$xprotect_meta" "CFBundleShortVersionString")
fi
echo -n "XProtect: v${xprotect_version:-Unknown}"
}
# Function to check XProtect Remediator
check_xprotect_remediator() {
local remediator_meta="/Library/Apple/System/Library/CoreServices/XProtect.app/Contents/Info.plist"
local remediator_version=""
if [ -f "$remediator_meta" ]; then
remediator_version=$(get_plist_value "$remediator_meta" "CFBundleShortVersionString")
fi
echo -n " | XProtect Remediator: v${remediator_version:-Unknown}"
}
# Function to check MRT version
check_mrt() {
local mrt_meta="/Library/Apple/System/Library/CoreServices/MRT.app/Contents/Info.plist"
local mrt_version=""
if [ -f "$mrt_meta" ]; then
mrt_version=$(get_plist_value "$mrt_meta" "CFBundleShortVersionString")
fi
echo -n " | MRT: v${mrt_version:-Unknown}"
}
# Function to check system security settings
check_system_security() {
local security_status=""
# Check SIP status
local sip_output
sip_output=$(csrutil status 2>&1)
if echo "$sip_output" | grep -q "System Integrity Protection status: enabled"; then
security_status="SIP:Enabled"
else
security_status="SIP:Disabled"
fi
# Check Gatekeeper status
if spctl --status 2>&1 | grep -q "enabled"; then
security_status="$security_status,GK:Enabled"
else
security_status="$security_status,GK:Disabled"
fi
# Check FileVault status
if fdesetup status | grep -q "On"; then
security_status="$security_status,FV:Enabled"
else
security_status="$security_status,FV:Disabled"
fi
echo -n " | Security: $security_status"
}
# ============================================================================
# MAIN SCRIPT LOGIC
# ============================================================================
main() {
# Check root access
check_root
# Build output string
local result=""
# Add macOS version
result="macOS: $os_version | "
# Add XProtect information
result="${result}$(check_xprotect)"
result="${result}$(check_xprotect_remediator)"
result="${result}$(check_mrt)"
result="${result}$(check_system_security)"
# Output the result
output_result "$result"
}
# ============================================================================
# ERROR HANDLING
# ============================================================================
# For Intune custom attributes - handle errors gracefully
trap 'output_result "Error: Script failed"' ERR
# ============================================================================
# SCRIPT EXECUTION
# ============================================================================
# Only run main if script is executed directly (not sourced)
if [[ "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}" == "${0}" ]]; then
main "$@"
fi
# Exit successfully (if not using output_result)
exit 0