docker-scout-scanner

Scan Docker images and Dockerfiles for CVEs and misconfigurations.

1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kalshamsi/claude-security-skills --skill docker-scout-scanner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docker-scout-scanner
Source: https://github.com/kalshamsi/claude-security-skills/tree/main/skills/docker-scout-scanner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kalshamsi/claude-security-skills --skill docker-scout-scanner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps security teams identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Docker images and Dockerfiles by leveraging Docker Scout and a rigorous Dockerfile review process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Docker Scout-based scanning to identify CVEs across image layers, insecure Dockerfile patterns, outdated base images, and misconfigurations, with mappings to CWE and OWASP Top 10:2021.
  • Fallback to a ten-point static Dockerfile review when Docker Scout is unavailable to ensure critical hardening checks are still performed.
  • Clear, CWE/OWASP-aligned remediation guidance suitable for CI reports and security reviews.

Quick Start

Scan a Docker project to generate a security report using Docker Scout when available and fall back to a static Dockerfile review.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-scout-scanner

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scan Docker images for CVEs and misconfigurations?

To scan Docker images for CVEs, this Skill uses Docker Scout to detect vulnerabilities across image layers, insecure Dockerfile patterns, and outdated base images while mapping findings to CWE and OWASP Top 10:2021. It provides remediation guidance for CI workflows.

What is the best way to harden containers and review insecure Dockerfile patterns?

The best way to harden containers is by analyzing Dockerfiles against insecure patterns. This Skill performs a ten-point static Dockerfile review as a fallback when Docker Scout is unavailable, ensuring critical hardening checks and remediation guidance are still generated.

Does Docker Scout scanning work without direct integration for static Dockerfile review?

Docker Scout scanning requires integration to detect CVEs across image layers. When Docker Scout is unavailable, the Skill falls back to a ten-point static Dockerfile review to identify misconfigurations and outdated base images with CWE and OWASP mappings.

Can I integrate container security vulnerability analysis into CI workflows?

Yes, you can integrate this container security vulnerability analysis into CI workflows. It generates reports containing Docker Scout CVE findings and static Dockerfile review results, providing CWE and OWASP Top 10:2021 aligned remediation guidance suitable for automated pipelines.

How are detected Docker image vulnerabilities mapped to security standards?

Detected Docker image vulnerabilities are mapped to CWE and OWASP Top 10:2021 standards. This mapping applies to CVEs found across image layers, insecure Dockerfile patterns, and misconfigurations, ensuring clear remediation guidance aligned to industry security frameworks.

Why use a static Dockerfile review when Docker Scout is unavailable for container scanning?

A static Dockerfile review is used when Docker Scout is unavailable to ensure critical hardening checks are still performed. This ten-point fallback process identifies insecure patterns, outdated base images, and misconfigurations, maintaining security coverage without Docker Scout integration.