STIGQter: STIG Summary: Kubernetes Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The Kubernetes Controller Manager must create unique service accounts for each work payload.

DISA Rule

SV-242381r1043176_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242381

Group Title

SRG-APP-000023-CTR-000055

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000220

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000015 - Support the management of system accounts using (organization-defined automated mechanisms).

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Edit the Kubernetes Controller Manager manifest file in the /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane.

Set the value of "--use-service-account-credentials" to "true".

Check Contents

Change to the /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane. Run the command:

grep -i use-service-account-credentials *

If the setting "--use-service-account-credentials" is not configured in the Kubernetes Controller Manager manifest file or it is set to "false", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242381

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000220

Severity Override Guidance

Change to the /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane. Run the command:

grep -i use-service-account-credentials *

If the setting "--use-service-account-credentials" is not configured in the Kubernetes Controller Manager manifest file or it is set to "false", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5376