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vulnerability-patterns

Identify security misconfigurations and anti-patterns in Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.

1|Updated Nov 27, 2025
Search Tags:#security#vulnerability#kubernetes#yaml#manifests#hardening#cis
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npx skills add https://github.com/buenhyden/hy-home.k8s --skill vulnerability-patterns-buenhyden
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vulnerability-patterns
Source: https://github.com/buenhyden/hy-home.k8s/tree/main/.agents/skills/vulnerability-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/buenhyden/hy-home.k8s --skill vulnerability-patterns-buenhyden

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews of Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts to identify YAML anti-patterns, misconfigurations, and gaps in security hardening, with clear alignment to best practices and CIS benchmarks. Application-layer code vulnerabilities are outside this skill's scope.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect YAML anti-patterns and misconfigurations in Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.
  • Map findings to CIS Kubernetes Benchmark references and recommended hardening patterns.
  • Enable secure manifest reviews across CI pipelines, pull requests, and deployment files with actionable remediation guidance.

Quick Start

Review a Kubernetes manifest to identify high-risk patterns and generate a remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about vulnerability-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check Kubernetes manifests for security misconfigurations and anti-patterns?▼

You can detect YAML anti-patterns in Helm charts by applying pattern-based reviews that focus on YAML safety, RBAC, network policies, secrets handling, and image security. The review maps identified misconfigurations to CIS benchmark hardening recommendations.

What is the best way to map Kubernetes deployment file issues to CIS benchmarks?▼

The best way to map Kubernetes deployment file issues to CIS benchmarks is to perform a pattern-based review of your manifests. This process identifies security gaps and provides actionable remediation guidance aligned with CIS Kubernetes Benchmark references.

Can I use this to review Kubernetes RBAC and network policies in CI pipelines?▼

Yes, you can review Kubernetes RBAC and network policies in CI pipelines by applying these pattern-based checks to your deployment files and pull requests. It evaluates YAML safety and secrets handling to ensure secure manifest deployments.

Does this detect application-layer code vulnerabilities in Kubernetes deployments?▼

No, it does not detect application-layer code vulnerabilities. Its scope is strictly limited to identifying YAML anti-patterns, misconfigurations, and security hardening gaps within Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.

How do I harden Kubernetes manifests for secrets handling and image security?▼

To harden Kubernetes manifests for secrets handling and image security, review your deployment files using pattern-based checks. This identifies misconfigurations and generates a remediation plan aligned with established hardening recommendations.

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