https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container New releases and features in Mend Container, tracked by The Cyber Toolchain. en Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:08:14 GMT https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:08:14 GMT Mend Container raises the image scan size limit from 2 GB to 4 GB, unlocking scanning of larger container images across all registry integrations.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ • Raises the image scan size limit from 2 GB to 4 GB, enabling pulling, extraction, and scanning of larger container images across all registry integrations including ECR, with a clear error message for images still exceeding the new limit.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-26.9.2-%2804-October-2026%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-26.9.2-%2804-October-2026%29 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container raises the image scan size limit from 2 GB to 4 GB, with clear errors for images that exceed it.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ • Raises the container image scan size limit from 2 GB to 4 GB across all registry integrations, including ECR, enabling successful pulling, extraction, and scanning of larger images.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ • Surfaces a clear error message when a scanned image exceeds the new 4 GB limit, instead of failing silently. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-26.8.1-%2823-August-2026%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-26.8.1-%2823-August-2026%29 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container 26.8.1 adds Chainguard support with VEX status, layer detection, and branding in risk factor columns. • Adds Chainguard as a supported source in hardened image detection, incorporating Chainguard-specific vulnerability data and VEX information. • Detects Chainguard image layers and base images within scanned containers. • Displays Chainguard VEX status and branding directly in the risk factors columns across the UI for clearer posture insights on Chainguard-based images and findings. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-26.1.2-%2808-February-2026%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-26.1.2-%2808-February-2026%29 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Version 26.1.2 adds a toggle to include Kubernetes system namespaces in scans • Added support for updating credentials for existing Registry and Kubernetes integrations • Optimized the scanner to clean up image files during the scan process, significantly reducing storage usage and improving resource efficiency Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-25.6.2-%2813-July-2025%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-25.6.2-%2813-July-2025%29 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container v25.6.2 adds configurable scan schedules for Kubernetes integrations via a new UI Configuration step. • Adds a `Configuration` step to the Kubernetes integration flow where users can define an automatic scan schedule. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-25.3.1-%2823-March-2025%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-25.3.1-%2823-March-2025%29 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container 25.3.1 adds local filesystem scanning via CLI and automatic async CVE data updates. • Introduces automatic and asynchronous CVE and package data updates for container images Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-25.2.1-%2823-February-2025%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-25.2.1-%2823-February-2025%29 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container 25.2.1 adds license side panel and --skip-security-checks CLI flag for leaner scans • `--skip-security-checks` CLI parameter excludes secret scanning and Reachability analysis in container scans. • New License side panel in the Mend AppSec Platform shows compliance data and sources for detected licenses. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.8.1-1-%2827-August-2024%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.8.1-1-%2827-August-2024%29 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container 24.8.1-1 adds stdlib Go detection and NuGet deps.json analysis. • Adds detection of vulnerabilities in the Golang 'stdlib' package • Enhances NuGet detection to analyze packages defined in 'deps.json' Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.7.2-%2811-August-2024%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.7.2-%2811-August-2024%29 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container 24.7.2 adds IaC scanning in CLI, C# reachability, and UI-based finding suppression. • Introducing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scanning, available in the Mend CLI, that focuses on configuration file analysis to detect misconfigurations and provides resolution information • Added C# support for static container reachability, allowing you to find unused packages in .NET-based images and reduce security noise. • Added SPDX 2.3 and CycloneDX 1.5 to the list of available SBOM standards in the Container Image SBOM export via the Mend CLI • Added the ability to suppress container image scan findings from the Mend Platform UI. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.3.2-%2805-May-2024%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.3.2-%2805-May-2024%29 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Adds Static Container Reachability Analysis for Python to Mend Container • Adds Static Container Reachability Analysis support for Python Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.3.2-%2805-May-2024%29 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#Version-24.3.2-%2805-May-2024%29 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container 24.3.2 adds Static Container Reachability Analysis for Python. • Adds Static Container Reachability Analysis for Python in Mend Container Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#14-March-2024 https://docs.mend.io/platform/latest/mend-container-release-notes#14-March-2024 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mend Container introduces static Container Reachability to reduce vulnerability noise by identifying reachable packages before runtime. • Introduces 'static Container Reachability' analysis in the CLI scanner for Container Images to prioritize vulnerabilities by actual reachability. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/mend-container