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

The Kubernetes API server must have the secure port set.

DISA Rule

SV-242389r1137640_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242389

Group Title

SRG-APP-000033-CTR-000100

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000350

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 "--secure-port" to a value greater than "0".

Check Contents

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

grep -i secure-port *

If the setting "--secure-port" is set to "0" or is not configured in the Kubernetes API manifest file, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242389

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000350

Severity Override Guidance

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

grep -i secure-port *

If the setting "--secure-port" is set to "0" or is not configured in the Kubernetes API manifest file, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5376