KubeCap: A Framework for Capability Minimization in Kubernetes via Static Analysis and LLM-Assisted Rule Inference
KubeCap automates Linux capability minimisation in Kubernetes via static analysis and LLM-assisted rule inference, tackling the pervasive problem of over-privileged container workloads in enterprise clusters.
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arXiv:2608.26699v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As the most widely used container orchestration platform, Kubernetes provides flexible privilege configuration by allowing developers to manage Linux capabilities via manifest files. However, developers rely on default settings or coarse-grained security contexts in practice, violating the principle of least privilege and enlarging the attack surface of containerized workloads. Existing studies either detect vulnerable patterns in Kubernetes manif
Editorial Analysis
Over-privileged containers remain a top Kubernetes attack vector; automated capability reduction tools could significantly shrink the blast radius of container escapes.
Audit your Kubernetes manifests for default or excessive Linux capabilities and trial automated minimisation tooling.
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