Kubernetes Security Alert: Relying on Labels May Leave Your Cluster at Risk

A recent incident highlights the hidden risk of relying solely on labels for access control in Kubernetes clusters. A developer noticed unintended traffic flows despite having network policies in place, attributed to misconfigured and easily modified pod labels. To mitigate this issue, it's recommended to explore alternative security measures.

Source: https://dev.to/pareek/hidden-risk-of-relying-on-labels-in-kubernetes-security-2gbm