| name | scanning-docker-images-with-trivy |
| description | Trivy is a comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanner by Aqua Security that detects vulnerabilities in OS packages, language-specific dependencies, misconfigurations, secrets, and license violati. Use when working with scanning docker images with trivy. |
| domain | cybersecurity |
| subdomain | container-security |
| tags | ["containers","docker","security","trivy","vulnerability-scanning"] |
| version | 1.0 |
| author | oyi77 |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| nist_csf | ["PR.PS-01","PR.IR-01","ID.AM-08","DE.CM-01"] |
Scanning Docker Images with Trivy
Overview
Trivy is a comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanner by Aqua Security that detects vulnerabilities in OS packages, language-specific dependencies, misconfigurations, secrets, and license violations within container images. It integrates into CI/CD pipelines and supports multiple output formats including SARIF, CycloneDX, and SPDX.
When to Use
Trigger phrases:
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"scanning docker images with trivy"
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"Trivy is a comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanner by Aqua Security that"
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When conducting security assessments that involve scanning docker images with trivy
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When following incident response procedures for related security events
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When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
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When validating security controls through hands-on testing
Prerequisites
- Docker Engine 20.10+
- Trivy v0.50+ installed
- Internet access for vulnerability database updates
- Container registry credentials (for private registries)
Core Concepts
This section covers core concepts for scanning docker images with trivy.
- Ensure all prerequisites are met before proceeding
- Follow the documented workflow steps in sequence
- Record results and any anomalies encountered during this phase
Scanner Types
| Scanner | Flag | Detects |
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| Vulnerability | --scanners vuln | CVEs in OS packages and libraries |
| Misconfiguration | --scanners misconfig | Dockerfile/K8s manifest misconfigs |
| Secret | --scanners secret | Hardcoded passwords, API keys, tokens |
| License | --scanners license | Software license compliance issues |
Severity Levels
- CRITICAL: CVSS 9.0-10.0 - Immediate action required
- HIGH: CVSS 7.0-8.9 - Fix before production deployment
- MEDIUM: CVSS 4.0-6.9 - Plan remediation
- LOW: CVSS 0.1-3.9 - Accept or fix opportunistically
