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PREQUEL-2025-0111

Kubernetes Deprecated Bitnami Repository Image PullsMedium

PREQUEL-2025-0111View on GitHub

Description

  • Detects Kubernetes events where container images are being pulled from the deprecated /bitnami repository on Docker Hub.
  • Monitors image pull operations specifically from docker.io/bitnami/* which will be discontinued.
  • Identifies usage of the deprecated Bitnami repository that requires immediate migration.
  • Tracks container deployments using the legacy /bitnami path for urgent migration planning.

Cause

  • Kubernetes pods being scheduled that require images from the deprecated /bitnami repository.
  • Application deployments still using legacy Bitnami Helm charts pointing to docker.io/bitnami/*.
  • CI/CD pipelines configured to pull from the deprecated /bitnami repository path.
  • Container orchestration systems with hardcoded references to docker.io/bitnami/*.
  • Development teams unaware of the deprecated repository status continuing to use legacy paths.
  • Infrastructure automation scripts with outdated Bitnami image references.

Mitigation

  • Immediately audit all deployments using docker.io/bitnami/* image references.
  • Migrate to supported Bitnami repositories (bitnamilegacy or bitnamisecure) before August 28th, 2025.
  • Update all Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and CI/CD pipelines to use new repository paths.
  • Replace deprecated /bitnami references with supported alternatives or equivalent images.
  • Implement automated scanning to detect any remaining deprecated repository usage.
  • Create urgent migration plan with rollback procedures for affected services.
  • Monitor for any legacy /bitnami references and update immediately upon detection.

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