Kubernetes vulnerability scanning tool usage

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-10-08
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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Alert name

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

5 Days

Required Data

  • Requires one of the following data sources:
    • AWS Audit Log
      OR
    • Azure Audit Log
      OR
    • Gcp Audit Log

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

Kubernetes - API

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Medium

Description

A known vulnerability scanning tool was used within a Kubernetes cluster.

Attacker's Goals

Usage of known tools and frameworks to exploit Kubernetes clusters.

Investigative actions

  • Check if this activity is expected (e.g. penetration testing).
  • Determine which Kubernetes resources were affected.
  • Review additional events for any suspicious activity within the cluster.

Variations

Kubernetes vulnerability scanning tool usage within a pod

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Medium

Description

A known vulnerability scanning tool was used from a pod within a Kubernetes cluster.

Attacker's Goals

Usage of known tools and frameworks to exploit Kubernetes clusters.

Investigative actions

  • Check if this activity is expected (e.g. penetration testing).
  • Determine which Kubernetes resources were affected.
  • Review additional events for any suspicious activity within the cluster.


External Kubernetes vulnerability scanning tool usage

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

ATT&CK Technique

Severity

Medium

Description

A known vulnerability scanning tool was used within a Kubernetes clusteroutside the cloud environment.

Attacker's Goals

Usage of known tools and frameworks to exploit Kubernetes clusters.

Investigative actions

  • Check if this activity is expected (e.g. penetration testing).
  • Determine which Kubernetes resources were affected.
  • Review additional events for any suspicious activity within the cluster.