CS0-003 Vulnerability Management Practice Question
A security analyst is evaluating a Kubernetes cluster for misconfigurations. Which TWO of the following are common Kubernetes misconfigurations that increase security risk? (Select the two best answers.)
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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Using hostPath mounts
Privileged containers and hostPath mounts are known high-risk misconfigurations in Kubernetes.
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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Running containers as non-root user
Why it's wrong here
Running as non-root is a security best practice, not a misconfiguration.
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Using hostPath mounts
Why this is correct
hostPath mounts allow container access to host filesystem.
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Using privileged containers
Why this is correct
Privileged containers have full access to the host.
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Enabling Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Why it's wrong here
RBAC is a security feature.
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Implementing network policies to restrict traffic
Why it's wrong here
Network policies improve security.
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Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
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