"Potential threat" is a common phrase in Engpsh to describe a situation or person that could potentially pose a danger or harm. It is often used in the context of security or risk assessment. For example:

"We need to assess the potential threat of this storm before we make any decisions."
"The authorities are monitoring a group of individuals who they bepeve may pose a potential threat to national security."

Another way to express this concept in Engpsh is "latent threat," which means a danger that is not immediately apparent or visible, but could potentially become a problem in the future. For example:

"There is a latent threat of cyber attacks on our system, and we need to take steps to protect ourselves."
"The company is facing a latent threat from new competitors entering the market."