KCSA Kubernetes Threat Model Practice Question
Which attack vector involves tricking a Kubernetes cluster user or service into executing unintended actions via authenticated sessions, frequently mitigated by robust CSRF defenses and proper API design?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) tricks a victim into executing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are currently authenticated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Why this is correct
CSRF exploits the trust that a web site has in a user's browser session.
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Denial of Service via memory leaks
Why it's wrong here
Memory leaks cause process crashes due to resource exhaustion.
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Container escape via kernel flaw
Why it's wrong here
Kernel flaws target OS isolation boundaries, not web session trust.
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Image tag mutation
Why it's wrong here
Image tag mutation overwrites tags in a registry rather than targeting browser sessions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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