Secure the Source. Neutralise the Threat.
Stop supply chain attacks before they reach your environment with verified, built-from-source libraries.
The $5.1 Million Blind Spot
The average supply chain breach now costs organisations $5.1 million, not including the catastrophic loss of customer trust. Traditional security waits for a vulnerability to be reported; Chainguard Libraries proactively prevents the threat.
Secure Your Supply Chain with Zero-CVE Libraries
The foundation of your application shouldn’t be its biggest liability.
Most container images come bloated with unnecessary packages, outdated dependencies, and hundreds of known vulnerabilities (CVEs). Chainguard Libraries are hardened, minimal, and distroless base images designed specifically for application runtimes. We do the heavy lifting of security maintenance so your team can focus on shipping code.
Why Choose Chainguard Libraries?
In a world where software supply chain attacks are on the rise, "good enough" security isn't enough. Our libraries offer a radical shift in how you manage container security.
Zero-CVE Goal
Chainguard aims for zero known vulnerabilities in our images. If a vulnerability is found, we patch it and rebuild immediately.
Minimal Attack Surface
By removing shells, package managers, and unnecessary binaries, we eliminate the tools attackers use to move laterally.
Developer Velocity
Stop wasting hours triaging scanner results. With Chainguard, your security scans stay green, and your developers stay productive.
Daily Rebuilds
Our images are rebuilt daily to ensure you are always running the latest, most secure versions of your dependencies.
Feature | Standard “Vanilla” Images | Chainguard Libraries |
|---|---|---|
Vulnerability Count
| High (often 100+)
| Zero (or near zero) |
Image Size
| Large & Bloated | Ultra-Minimal |
Package Manager
| Included (Security Risk)
| Removed |
Update Frequency
| Periodic/Manual | Daily/Automated |
SBOM Support
| Limited
| Full SBOM included
|
Supported Runtimes & Languages
Chainguard provide hardened libraries for the most popular modern stacks, ensuring a seamless transition for your engineering teams:
Python:
Hardened runtimes for AI, ML, and Changuard apps
Node.js:
Secure environments for your JavaScript and TypeScript services
Go:
Minimalist images for cloud-native microservices
Java/JDK:
Performant, secure builds for enterprise applications
Ruby, PHP, and more
The Distroless Advantage: Chainguard Libraries are "distroless," meaning they contain only your application and its runtime dependencies. No shell, no package manager—nothing for an attacker to exploit.
How It Works
Replace:
Swap your existing base image (e.g., python:3.11-slim) with a Chainguard Library (e.g., cgr.dev/chainguard/python:latest).
Scan:
Run your preferred security scanner. Watch the hundreds of vulnerabilities disappear.
Deploy:
Ship to production with the confidence that your base layer is the most secure in the industry.
Ready to Stop the CVE Noise?
Don’t let vulnerability management slow down your innovation. Join the organisations moving toward a more secure, minimal future.
Additional Resources
Malware Unpacked –
Sha1-Hulud
Learn about the Sha1-Hulud Malware, the preinstall worm that
hijacked 26,000 repos
Chainguard Libraries – Technical Infosheet
A datasheet outlining Chainguard Libraries architecture, packaging, updates, and CI/CD integration.
Chainguard Libraries – Features & Benefits
Discover how Chainguard Libraries can help your organisation in this informative whitepaper