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

The Kubernetes API Server must have an audit log path set.

DISA Rule

SV-242402r960888_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242402

Group Title

SRG-APP-000092-CTR-000165

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000610

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-001464 - Initiates session audits automatically at system start-up.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

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

Set the value of "--audit-log-path" to a secure location for the audit logs to be written.

Note: If the API server is running as a Pod, then the manifest will also need to be updated to mount the host system filesystem where the audit log file is to be written.

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

If the "--audit-log-path" is not set, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242402

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-000610

Severity Override Guidance

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

If the "--audit-log-path" is not set, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5376