Analytics BIOC Informational

Retrieval of kubelet credentials

A process retrieved kubelet credentials.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Credential Access (TA0006)
ATT&CK techniques: Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files (T1552.001)
Detector tags: Kubernetes - AGENT Kubernetes Credentials Theft Analytics
Attacker's goals:

Impersonate the node agent to gain control over the cluster.

Investigative actions:

Look for additional suspicious activities. Verify if the exposed credentials were used to access the API server. Investigate which operations were used against the Kubernetes cluster with the exposed credentials.

Test period:
N/A (single event)
Deduplication:
1 Day
1 variation:
  • Retrieval of kubelet credentials by an unusual process Low (parent: Informational)