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

Kubernetes API Server must configure timeouts to limit attack surface.

DISA Rule

SV-242438r961620_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242438

Group Title

SRG-APP-000435-CTR-001070

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-002600

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002415 - Employ boundary protection mechanisms to isolate organization-defined system components supporting organization-defined missions and/or business functions.

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 "--request-timeout" greater than "0".

Check Contents

Change to the /etc/kubernetes/manifests/ directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane. Run the command:
grep -I request-timeout *

If Kubernetes API Server manifest file does not exist, this is a finding.

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

Vulnerability Number

V-242438

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-002600

Severity Override Guidance

Change to the /etc/kubernetes/manifests/ directory on the Kubernetes Control Plane. Run the command:
grep -I request-timeout *

If Kubernetes API Server manifest file does not exist, this is a finding.

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5376