Is amazon-ecs-agent Safe? Docker Container Security Analysis 2026
amazon-ecs-agent is a Docker container by amazon with a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (Grade C). Verdict: CAUTION. Docker containers execute arbitrary code — always verify trust before pulling. 1257.8M total pulls. Last analyzed April 2026.
64
Trust Score
C
Grade
1257.8M
Pulls
109
Stars
About amazon-ecs-agent
Manages Amazon Elastic Container Service containers.
Container Security Details
Docker containers can access host resources, network, and data. This analysis evaluates the publisher's trustworthiness, image maintenance, and known security issues.
| Publisher | amazon |
|---|---|
| Source | Docker Hub |
| Total Pulls | 1,257,782,504 |
| Stars | 109 |
| Security Score | Pending/100 |
| Activity Score | Pending/100 |
| Documentation | Pending/100 |
| EU AI Act Class | minimal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the amazon-ecs-agent Docker image safe?
amazon-ecs-agent has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (Grade C). Verdict: caution. Docker containers can execute arbitrary code, so always verify trust before pulling.
Does amazon-ecs-agent have vulnerabilities?
Security score: pending/100. Check the full analysis above for CVE data, maintenance status, and community trust signals.
How many people use amazon-ecs-agent?
amazon-ecs-agent has 1257.8M pulls on Docker Hub, indicating widespread adoption.
What are alternatives to amazon-ecs-agent?
See similar containers listed above, ranked by trust score and pull count.
Is amazon-ecs-agent maintained?
Activity score: pending/100. A higher score indicates more recent updates and active maintenance.
Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments. Not endorsements. Last updated April 2026.