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

The Kubernetes etcd must have file permissions set to 644 or more restrictive.

DISA Rule

SV-242459r961863_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242459

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516-CTR-001335

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-003260

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Change the permissions of the manifest files to "644" by executing the command:

chmod -R 644 /var/lib/etcd/*

Check Contents

Review the permissions of the Kubernetes etcd by using the command:

ls -AR /var/lib/etcd/*

If any of the files have permissions more permissive than "644", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242459

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-003260

Severity Override Guidance

Review the permissions of the Kubernetes etcd by using the command:

ls -AR /var/lib/etcd/*

If any of the files have permissions more permissive than "644", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5376