Kubernetes secret enumeration activity

Cortex XDR Analytics Alert Reference by data source

Product

Cortex XDR

Last date published

2024-12-03

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	Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK Technique	Unsecured Credentials: Container API (T1552.007)
Severity	Informational

Kubectl secret enumeration command was executed.

Attackers may gather sensitive information within a container environment.

Check whether the executing process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.

ATT&CK Tactic	Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK Technique	Unsecured Credentials: Container API (T1552.007)
Severity	Medium

Kubectl secret enumeration command was executed.

Attackers may gather sensitive information within a container environment.

Check whether the executing process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.

ATT&CK Tactic	Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK Technique	Unsecured Credentials: Container API (T1552.007)
Severity	Low

Kubectl secret enumeration command was executed.

Attackers may gather sensitive information within a container environment.

Check whether the executing process is benign, and if this was a desired behavior as part of its normal execution flow.