Vulnerable AKS should be updated to resolve vulnerability findings

What does this mean?

This recommendation flags AKS clusters that have known vulnerabilities in their Kubernetes version or node components. Keeping clusters updated is essential to protect against known exploits.

Benefits of implementation

• Protects against known and published vulnerabilities
• Maintains cluster security posture over time
• Required for compliance with most security frameworks

Drawbacks and considerations

• Cluster upgrades require planning and testing
• May cause brief workload disruption during node upgrades
• Some applications may not be compatible with newer Kubernetes versions

Implementation

Implementation guidance coming soon.

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