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

The Kubernetes API Server must enable Node,RBAC as the authorization mode.

DISA Rule

SV-242382r1137638_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242382

Group Title

SRG-APP-000033-CTR-000090

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000270

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000213 - Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Edit the Kubernetes API Server manifest file in the /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane.

Set the value of "--authorization-mode" to "Node,RBAC".

Check Contents

Change to the /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane. Run the command:
grep -i authorization-mode *

If the setting authorization-mode is set to "AlwaysAllow" in the Kubernetes API Server manifest file or is not configured, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242382

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000270

Severity Override Guidance

Change to the /etc/kubernetes/manifests directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane. Run the command:
grep -i authorization-mode *

If the setting authorization-mode is set to "AlwaysAllow" in the Kubernetes API Server manifest file or is not configured, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5376