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

The Kubernetes API Server audit log retention must be set.

DISA Rule

SV-242464r961863_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-242464

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516-CTR-001335

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-003310

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-maxage" to a minimum of "30".

Check Contents

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

If the setting "audit-log-maxage" is not set in the Kubernetes API Server manifest file or it is set less than "30", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-242464

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CNTR-K8-003310

Severity Override Guidance

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

If the setting "audit-log-maxage" is not set in the Kubernetes API Server manifest file or it is set less than "30", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5376