Unusual Kubernetes secret access

Cortex XSIAM Analytics Alert Reference by Alert name

Product
Cortex XSIAM
Last date published
2025-11-12
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

1 Day

Required Data

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

Detection Modules

Cloud

Detector Tags

ATT&CK Tactic

Credential Access (TA0006)

ATT&CK Technique

Unsecured Credentials: Container API (T1552.007)

Severity

Informational

Description

Suspicious Kubernetes secret access.

Attacker's Goals

Access sensitive data on Kubernetes cluster.

Investigative actions

  • Check if {identity_name} should access any Kubernetes secrets and restrict permissions if needed.
  • The event was originated from {caller_ip} using {user_agent}.