The gh0stEdit Attack: How Hackers Hide in Docker Image Layers

Written by pragyakeshap | Published 2025/08/25
Tech Story Tags: docker-security | docker-image-security | gh0stedit | container-security | container-vulnerabilities | container-runtime-security | docker-hub-vulnerabilities | hackernoon-top-story

TLDRDocker images are made of layers, and integrity checks don’t always catch tampering. The gh0stEdit attack shows how malicious code can hide inside image layers while the manifest still looks valid. This creates silent risks in CI/CD pipelines and registries. The fix? Rebuild, sign, scan, enforce, and monitor your images to protect the container supply chain.via the TL;DR App
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Written by pragyakeshap | Seasoned Technical Architect | Delivering resilient and scalable enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform
Published by HackerNoon on 2025/08/25
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