The latest articles on Forem by Jake (@jake_e115018d1995da2050f6). https://forem.com/jake_e115018d1995da2050f6 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3691884%2F37f039fd-449f-4411-9f66-3d595f826bb4.png https://forem.com/jake_e115018d1995da2050f6 en Jake Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:52:56 +0000 https://forem.com/jake_e115018d1995da2050f6/i-built-a-docker-vulnerability-scanner-beta-testers-wanted-1lm0 https://forem.com/jake_e115018d1995da2050f6/i-built-a-docker-vulnerability-scanner-beta-testers-wanted-1lm0 <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Enterprise vulnerability scanners cost $200+/month. Most developers skip container security because it's too expensive and complex.</p> <h2> My Solution </h2> <p>I built <strong>ContainX</strong> - a Docker vulnerability scanner that runs locally and costs $4.99/month**.</p> <h2> What It Does </h2> <ul> <li>Scans Docker images for CVEs in seconds</li> <li>Shows severity levels (CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)</li> <li>Shows affected packages and fixed versions</li> <li>Simple REST API or web interface</li> <li>Uses Trivy under the hood</li> </ul> <p><strong>Test Results</strong></p> <p>I just ran my first tests:</p> <div class="table-wrapper-paragraph"><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Image</th> <th>Vulnerabilities Found</th> <th>Status</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>nginx:1.19</td> <td>424 CVEs</td> <td>Accurate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>alpine:3.16</td> <td>12 CVEs</td> <td>Accurate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>python:3.8</td> <td>87 CVEs</td> <td>Accurate</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> <p><strong>Looking for Beta Testers</strong></p> <p>I need 20 beta testers to validate this before launch.</p> <p><strong>What you get:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Free access during beta</li> <li>Early adopter pricing ($2.99/month after launch)</li> <li>Direct influence on features</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to test:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Clone the repo (2 mins)</li> <li>Run <code>docker-compose up</code> </li> <li>Scan some images</li> <li>Fill out quick feedback form</li> </ol> <p><strong>Installation guide:</strong> DM me!</p> <p>Interested? Comment below or DM me!</p> <h2> Tags </h2> <h1> docker #security #devops #opensource #beta </h1> devops docker security showdev