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@@ -1292,8 +1292,9 @@ subsequent line 3. The `USER` at line 4 evaluates to `what_user` as `user` is
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defined and the `what_user` value was passed on the command line. Prior to its definition by an
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defined and the `what_user` value was passed on the command line. Prior to its definition by an
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`ARG` instruction, any use of a variable results in an empty string.
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`ARG` instruction, any use of a variable results in an empty string.
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-> **Note:** It is not recommended to use build-time variables for
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-> passing secrets like github keys, user credentials etc.
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+> **Warning:** It is not recommended to use build-time variables for
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+> passing secrets like github keys, user credentials etc. Build-time variable
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+> values are visible to any user of the image with the `docker history` command.
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You can use an `ARG` or an `ENV` instruction to specify variables that are
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You can use an `ARG` or an `ENV` instruction to specify variables that are
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available to the `RUN` instruction. Environment variables defined using the
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available to the `RUN` instruction. Environment variables defined using the
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