Kubectl Network Configuration Modification
This rule detects potential kubectl network configuration modification activity by monitoring for process events where the kubectl command is executed with arguments that suggest an attempt to modify network…
Description
This rule detects potential kubectl network configuration modification activity by monitoring for process events where the kubectl command is executed with arguments that suggest an attempt to modify network configurations in Kubernetes. This could indicate an adversary trying to manipulate network settings for malicious purposes, such as establishing unauthorized access or exfiltrating data.
Detection logic
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Detection requirements
- Platform
- ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
- Log source category
- event_index
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
No references are available for this detection.
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 877cc04a-3320-411d-bbe9-53266fa5e107
- Tagged by the source as
- Data Source: CrowdstrikeData Source: Elastic DefendData Source: Elastic Defend for ContainersData Source: Elastic EndgameData Source: SentinelOneDomain: ContainersDomain: EndpointDomain: KubernetesNoise: HighOS: LinuxOS: macOSPerformance: NormalPlatform: KubernetesPlatform: LinuxPlatform: macOSProfile: AggressiveResources: Investigation GuideRule Type: Event Correlation (EQL)Tactic: Command and ControlUse Case: Threat Detection
Licence
- Published under
- Elastic License 2.0Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Sep 20, 2026
- Version
- 3