Ensure master authorized networks are configured
GKE master authorized networks limit which IPs can access the control plane.
Security Impact
Without restrictions, any IP can attempt to access the cluster API.
How to Remediate
Configure master authorized networks with specific IP ranges.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- gcp-gke-3
- Service
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- Category
- Network Security
- Severity
- HIGH
- CIS Benchmark
- 5.6.5
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