Kubernetes pod creation from unknown container image registry

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product
Cortex XDR
Last date published
2024-12-03
Category
Analytics Alert Reference
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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

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Deploy Container (T1610)

Severity

Low

Description

A Kubernetes pod was created with a container image from an unknown registry.

Attacker's Goals

Deploy container with a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

  • Check the image registry designation in the organization.
  • Scan the container image for any malicious components.

Variations

Kubernetes pod creation from unusual container image registry

Synopsis

ATT&CK Tactic

Execution (TA0002)

ATT&CK Technique

Deploy Container (T1610)

Severity

Low

Description

A Kubernetes pod was created with a container image from an unknown registry.

Attacker's Goals

Deploy container with a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

  • Check the image registry designation in the organization.
  • Scan the container image for any malicious components.