cis-k8s-v1120-4.2.1

DevOps & Security

Ensure that the --anonymous-auth argument is set to false (Automated)

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CIS Kubernetes Benchmark v1.12.0 - Control 4.2.1

Description

Disable anonymous requests to the Kubelet server.

Rationale

When enabled, requests that are not rejected by other configured authentication methods are treated as anonymous requests. These requests are then served by the Kubelet server. You should rely on authentication to authorize access and disallow anonymous requests.

Impact

Anonymous requests will be rejected.

Audit Procedure

Step 1: Check kubelet configuration file

If using a Kubelet configuration file, check that there is an entry for authentication: anonymous: enabled set to false.

Step 2: Verify via process arguments

Run the following command on each node:

ps -ef | grep kubelet

Verify that the --anonymous-auth argument is set to false.

This executable argument may be omitted, provided there is a corresponding entry set to false in the Kubelet config file.

Remediation

If using a Kubelet config file, edit the file to set authentication: anonymous: enabled to false.

If using executable arguments, edit the kubelet service file /etc/kubernetes/kubelet.conf on each worker node and set the below parameter in KUBELET_SYSTEM_PODS_ARGS variable.

--anonymous-auth=false

Based on your system, restart the kubelet service. For example:

systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl restart kubelet.service

Default Value

By default, anonymous access is enabled.

References

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v8	3.3 Configure Data Access Control ListsConfigure data access control lists based on a user's need to know. Apply data access control lists, also known as access permissions, to local and remote file systems, databases, and applications.	●	●	●
v7	14.6 Protect Information through Access Control ListsProtect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists.	●	●	●

Profile Applicability

Level 1 - Worker Node

Assessment Status

Automated