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Container Escape Audit Checklist

Container Escape Audit Checklist

XENOPS Research XENOPS Research Aug 28, 2025

A compact checklist for evaluating escape paths before production rollout.

Checklist

  • Verify host kernel configuration and patch cadence.
  • Lock down privileged container usage.
  • Inspect mount propagation and device access.
# quick scan for privileged containers
kubectl get pods -A -o json | jq '.items[] | select(.spec.containers[].securityContext.privileged==true) | .metadata.name'

Treat hostPath mounts as escape surface, not a convenience.

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