Back to listCategory security Workaround partial Stage build Freshness worsening Scope framework Recurring Yes Buyer Type team
Image bloat and unused dependencies increasing attack surface
7/10 HighIn-use vulnerabilities dropped below 6% in 2025, but image bloat has quintupled. Heavier, less-optimized container images increase attack surfaces despite fewer known CVEs, creating a security paradox.
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Query: “What are the most common pain points with Kubernetes in 2025?”3/27/2026
in-use vulnerabilities dropped below 6%, but image bloat has quintupled- meaning heavier, less-optimized images are still increasing attack surfaces.
Created: 3/27/2026Updated: 3/27/2026