AnchoreCTL Release Notes - Version 5.24.3

Note: AnchoreCTL v5.24.x versions are compatible with Enterprise v5.24.x deployments.

AnchoreCTL v5.24.3

Improvements

STIG Enhancements

Enhanced Docker image STIG workflows with improved container management. AnchoreCTL now ensures STIG containers are available and in running state before executing STIG checks.

Two execution options are available:

OptionDescriptionDefault
anchore-keep-aliveUses prepackaged binary to maintain the container’s running state during STIG execution✓ Yes
Manual OverrideUses existing running container via --stig-container-manual-override flagNo

Default Behavior:

  • AnchoreCTL uses the anchore-keep-alive binary to maintain the container’s running state
  • Binary is prepackaged within AnchoreCTL and deploys automatically
  • Removes dependency on cat being present in the target image’s PATH
  • Source available at: anchore-keep-alive

Manual Override Option:

  • Use --stig-container-manual-override flag with a running container ID
  • Available in:
    • anchorectl image add --stig
    • anchorectl stig docker image execute
  • Bypasses automatic container creation and uses specified container directly
Last modified February 11, 2026