Unusual Kubernetes dashboard communication from a pod

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

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

Synopsis

Activation Period

14 Days

Training Period

30 Days

Test Period

N/A (single event)

Deduplication Period

1 Day

Required Data

  • Requires:
    • XDR Agent

Detection Modules

Detector Tags

Kubernetes - AGENT

ATT&CK Tactic

Discovery (TA0007)

ATT&CK Technique

Container and Resource Discovery (T1613)

Severity

Low

Description

The Kubernetes dashboard was accessed by an unusual pod within the environment.

Attacker's Goals

Usage of the Kubernetes dashboard to perform operations inside the cluster.

Investigative actions

Check if there is an active attack against the Kubernetes cluster.

Variations

Unusual Kubernetes dashboard communication from a new pod

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Discovery (TA0007)

ATT&CK Technique

Container and Resource Discovery (T1613)

Severity

Informational

Description

The Kubernetes dashboard was accessed by an unusual pod within the environment.

Attacker's Goals

Usage of the Kubernetes dashboard to perform operations inside the cluster.

Investigative actions

Check if there is an active attack against the Kubernetes cluster.