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    Kubernetes Pod Creation via API with curl

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    Brandon Rodriguez@BMRodriguez
    •updated Jun 1, 2026•3•0•6

    Identifies the use of curl to send POST requests to the Kubernetes API targeting the creation of pods. This can indicate an attacker using a stolen ServiceAccount token to deploy malicious or privileged containers.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

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    TA0004 - Privilege EscalationT1611 - Escape to HostT1105 - Ingress Tool TransferT1053.007 - Container Orchestration JobTA0011 - Command and ControlTA0002 - ExecutionTA0003 - PersistenceCommand ExecutionContainer ActivityKubernetesLinuxKubernetes Api Serverkql

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    • Container Escapes and Supply Chain Attacks SummaryLast updated Jun 1, 2026

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