Unusual Kubernetes API server communication from a pod

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	5 Days
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

The Kubernetes API server was accessed by an unusual process from within a pod.

Usage of the Kubernetes API server to perform operations inside the cluster.

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

ATT&CK Tactic	Discovery (TA0007)
ATT&CK Technique	Container and Resource Discovery (T1613)
Severity	Informational

The Kubernetes API server was accessed by an unusual process from within a pod.

Usage of the Kubernetes API server to perform operations inside the cluster.

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