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add new attack paths for security risks #598

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  • Introduced two new AttackTracks for identifying security risks related to unauthenticated external database access and external workloads with cluster takeover roles.
  • Updated controls and the security framework to include references to these new AttackTracks.
  • Enhanced the detection of internet-exposed workloads by linking them with the newly added AttackTracks.

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Enhancement
external-wl-unauthenticated.json
Add AttackTrack for Unauthenticated External Database Access

attack-tracks/external-wl-unauthenticated.json

  • Added a new AttackTrack for external databases without authentication.

    		•  +20/-0   
    external-wl-with-cluster-takeover-roles.json
    New AttackTrack for External Workloads with Cluster Takeover Roles

    attack-tracks/external-wl-with-cluster-takeover-roles.json

  • Introduced a new AttackTrack for external workloads with cluster
    takeover roles.
    		•  +20/-0   
    C-0256-exposuretointernet.json
    Update Control for Internet-Exposed Workloads with New Attack Tracks

    controls/C-0256-exposuretointernet.json

  • Linked new attack tracks to the control for detecting internet-exposed
    workloads.
    		•  +12/-0   
    C-0267-workloadwithclustertakeoverroles.json
    Enhance Workload with Cluster Takeover Roles Control         

    controls/C-0267-workloadwithclustertakeoverroles.json

  • Updated attributes to include security tags and linked the new attack
    track.
    		•  +13/-1   
    security.json
    Security Framework Update with New Controls                           

    frameworks/security.json

  • Added references to new controls and updated the security framework.
    		•  +18/-0   

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    Signed-off-by: YiscahLevySilas1 <yiscahls@armosec.io>
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    ⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5]

    2, because the changes are mostly additions of new JSON configurations and updates to existing configurations. The structure of the changes is straightforward, focusing on enhancing security detection capabilities. The complexity is low, and understanding the impact of these changes requires familiarity with the security framework and Kubernetes security best practices.

    🧪 Relevant tests

    No

    🔍 Possible issues

    Possible Misconfiguration: Ensure that the new attack tracks ("external-database-without-authentication" and "external-workload-with-cluster-takeover-roles") are accurately detecting the intended security risks without false positives or negatives. Misconfiguration could lead to overlooking critical vulnerabilities or over-alerting, which can desensitize the response to alerts.

    Data Completeness: Verify that the "subSteps" within each new AttackTrack provide comprehensive coverage of the attack vectors they aim to detect. Incomplete or overly generic definitions might not offer the actionable insights needed for effective mitigation.

    🔒 Security concerns

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    Enhancement
    Enhance the description of attack steps for clarity and mitigation guidance.

    Consider adding more detailed descriptions for the attack track steps to provide clearer
    guidance on how the attack can be executed and detected. This will help in understanding
    the specific actions an attacker might take and how to mitigate them.

    attack-tracks/external-wl-unauthenticated.json [14-15]

     {
     "name": "Unauthenticated Access",
-    "description": "An unauthenticated attacker can access resources."
+    "description": "An unauthenticated attacker can access Kubernetes resources such as pods or services without needing credentials. This could lead to unauthorized data access or denial of service."
 }
    Add potential impact details to the attack track description.

    It's recommended to include potential impact details in the description of the attack
    track to help stakeholders understand the severity and urgency of addressing this risk.

    attack-tracks/external-wl-with-cluster-takeover-roles.json [14-15]

     {
     "name": "Cluster/Resources Access",
-    "description": "An attacker has access to sensitive information and can leverage them by creating pods in the cluster."
+    "description": "An attacker gains access to sensitive information and can exploit this by creating unauthorized pods in the cluster, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, or further escalation of privileges."
 }
    Add more descriptive tags to "controlTypeTags" for precise categorization.

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    "controlTypeTags" to categorize the control more precisely, such as "access control" or
    "privilege management".

    controls/C-0267-workloadwithclustertakeoverroles.json [4-6]

     {
     "controlTypeTags": [
-        "security"
+        "security", "access control", "privilege management"
     ]
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    Standardize the naming convention for "attackTrack" references.

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    controls/C-0256-exposuretointernet.json [21-23]

     {
-    "attackTrack": "external-workload-with-cluster-takeover-roles",
+    "attackTrack": "external_workload_with_cluster_takeover_roles",
     "categories": [
         "Initial Access"
     ]
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    related "controlID" entries under a common category or using a hierarchical structure.
    This can help in organizing controls more logically and facilitate easier updates.

    frameworks/security.json [186-189]

     {
-    "controlID": "C-0267",
-    "patch": {
-        "name": "Workload with cluster takeover roles"
-    }
+    "category": "Cluster Security",
+    "controls": [
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    Summary:

    • License scan: failure
    • Credentials scan: failure
    • Vulnerabilities scan: failure
    • Unit test: success
    • Go linting: success

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    Summary:

    • License scan: failure
    • Credentials scan: failure
    • Vulnerabilities scan: failure
    • Unit test: success
    • Go linting: success

    @YiscahLevySilas1 YiscahLevySilas1 merged commit cb9b061 into master Mar 5, 2024
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