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

The Kubernetes API Server must be set to audit log max size.

DISA Rule

SV-242462r961863_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242462

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516-CTR-001335

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-003290

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

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 "--audit-log-maxsize" to a minimum of "100".

Check Contents

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

If the setting "--audit-log-maxsize" is not set in the Kubernetes API Server manifest file or it is set to less than "100", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242462

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-003290

Severity Override Guidance

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

If the setting "--audit-log-maxsize" is not set in the Kubernetes API Server manifest file or it is set to less than "100", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5376