The container platform must require users to reauthenticate when organization-defined circumstances or situations require reauthentication.

Severity	Group ID	Group Title	Version	Rule ID	Date	STIG Version
medium	V-233193	SRG-APP-000389	SRG-APP-000389-CTR-000925	SV-233193r1050787_rule	2024-12-05	2

Description
Controlling user access is paramount in securing the container platform. During a user's access to the container platform, events may occur that change the user's access and which require reauthentication. For instance, if the capability to change security roles or escalate privileges is implemented, it is critical the user reauthenticate. In addition to the reauthentication requirements associated with change in security roles or privilege escalation, organizations may require reauthentication of individuals in other situations, including (but not limited to) the following circumstances: (i) When authenticators change; (ii) When roles change; (iii) When security categories of information systems change; (iv) When the execution of privileged functions occurs; (v) After a fixed period of time; or (vi) Periodically. Within the DOD, the minimum circumstances requiring reauthentication are privilege escalation and role changes.

Description

Controlling user access is paramount in securing the container platform. During a user's access to the container platform, events may occur that change the user's access and which require reauthentication. For instance, if the capability to change security roles or escalate privileges is implemented, it is critical the user reauthenticate. In addition to the reauthentication requirements associated with change in security roles or privilege escalation, organizations may require reauthentication of individuals in other situations, including (but not limited to) the following circumstances: (i) When authenticators change; (ii) When roles change; (iii) When security categories of information systems change; (iv) When the execution of privileged functions occurs; (v) After a fixed period of time; or (vi) Periodically. Within the DOD, the minimum circumstances requiring reauthentication are privilege escalation and role changes.

ℹ️ Check
Review documentation and configuration to determine if the container platform requires a user to reauthenticate when organization-defined circumstances or situations are met. If the container platform does not meet this requirement, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix
Configure the container platform to require a user to reauthenticate when organization-defined circumstances or situations are met.