Container Security
Critical security rules for Docker containers
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Security Rules
Run All Container Security Rules
pathfinder scan --ruleset cpf/docker/securityRules
Container Running as Root
highDetects Dockerfiles without USER instruction, causing containers to run with root privileges
dockercontainerprivilege-escalationsecurity
CWE-250
Updated 2024-12-10
Secret in Build Argument
criticalDetects ARG instructions with names suggesting secrets. Build args are visible in image history
dockersecretscredentialsleak
CWE-538
Updated 2024-12-10
Docker Socket Mounted as Volume
criticalDetects Docker socket mount which gives container full control over host Docker daemon
dockercontainer-escapeprivilege-escalation
CWE-250
Updated 2024-12-10
Sudo Usage in Dockerfile
mediumDetects use of sudo in RUN instructions which is an anti-pattern indicating privilege model confusion
dockersecurityprivilege
CWE-250
Updated 2024-12-10