Kubernetes pod creation from unknown container image registry

Synopsis

Field	Value
Activation Period	14 Days
Training Period	30 Days
Test Period	N/A (single event)
Deduplication Period	5 Days
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	Kubernetes - API
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Deploy Container (T1610)
Severity	Low

Description

A Kubernetes pod was created with a container image from an unknown registry.

Attacker's Goals

Deploy container with a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

• Check the image registry designation in the organization.
• Scan the container image for any malicious components.

Variations

Kubernetes pod creation from unusual container image registry

Synopsis

Field	Value
ATT&CK Tactic	Execution (TA0002)
ATT&CK Technique	Deploy Container (T1610)
Severity	Low

Description

A Kubernetes pod was created with a container image from an unknown registry.

Attacker's Goals

Deploy container with a malicious image to facilitate execution.

Investigative actions

• Check the image registry designation in the organization.
• Scan the container image for any malicious components.