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Kubernetes Privileged Pod Creation

An identity created a Kubernetes pod with a privileged container. This may indicate an adversary attempting to access that host's filesystem or gain root access to the host.

Module:
Cortex Cloud
Licensed by:
Cloud Runtime Security (CRS)
Data source:
AWS Audit Log, Azure Audit Log, Gcp Audit Log, Kubernetes Audit Logs
ATT&CK tactics: Privilege Escalation (TA0004) Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK techniques: Escape to Host (T1611) Deploy Container (T1610)
Detector tags: Kubernetes - API
Attacker's goals:

Gain access to the host's filesystem. Gain root access to the host.

Investigative actions:

Check the identity's role designation in the organization. Inspect for any additional suspicious activities inside the Kubernetes Pod.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
5 Days
3 variations:
  • Kubernetes Privileged Pod Creation for the first time in the cluster Low (parent: Informational)
  • Kubernetes Privileged Pod Creation for the first time in the namespace Low (parent: Informational)
  • Kubernetes Privileged Pod Creation for the first time by the identity Low (parent: Informational)