Risks

Container images downloaded directly from untrusted or unknown Internet sources can introduce serious security risks into production environments:

Unknown Data: Unverified images may contain unknown data or components that could include malicious code, vulnerabilities, or other unwanted artifacts. Without clear visibility into the image’s content, there’s a risk of deploying compromised software.

Security Vulnerabilities: Images from untrusted sources may include backdoors, malicious software, or unpatched vulnerabilities. These could be exploited to gain unauthorized access, disrupt services, or steal sensitive data, compromising the entire environment.

To mitigate these risks, a systematic process for verifying and rebuilding images is essential.