Is letsencrypt Safe? Docker Container Security Analysis 2026
letsencrypt is a Docker container by linuxserver with a Nerq Trust Score of 61/100 (Grade C). Verdict: CAUTION. Docker containers execute arbitrary code — always verify trust before pulling. 409.7M total pulls. Last analyzed April 2026.
61
Trust Score
C
Grade
409.7M
Pulls
604
Stars
About letsencrypt
A Letsencrypt nginx container, brought to you by LinuxServer.io.
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 | linuxserver |
|---|---|
| Source | Docker Hub |
| Total Pulls | 409,730,255 |
| Stars | 604 |
| Security Score | Pending/100 |
| Activity Score | Pending/100 |
| Documentation | Pending/100 |
| EU AI Act Class | Pending |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the letsencrypt Docker image safe?
letsencrypt has a Nerq Trust Score of 61/100 (Grade C). Verdict: caution. Docker containers can execute arbitrary code, so always verify trust before pulling.
Does letsencrypt have vulnerabilities?
Security score: pending/100. Check the full analysis above for CVE data, maintenance status, and community trust signals.
How many people use letsencrypt?
letsencrypt has 409.7M pulls on Docker Hub, indicating widespread adoption.
What are alternatives to letsencrypt?
See similar containers listed above, ranked by trust score and pull count.
Is letsencrypt 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.