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Trivy pros and cons

4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Trivy easily integrates with CI/CD pipelines and can be installed on desktops for image scanning.
Trivy is highly customizable, allowing users to add rules and format HTML templates as needed.
Trivy effectively scans items like AWS credentials and GCP service accounts, enhancing security.
Trivy's open-source nature and extensive functionality make it highly valuable.
Trivy is praised for its excellent vulnerability scanning capabilities, especially for Docker images.

CONS

Trivy could improve its reporting features, such as PDF output and CSV generation.
It generates many false positives, which could be reduced through contextual analysis or granular filtering.
Container image scanning in Trivy is static, and a dynamic scanning capability during runtime would be an advantage.
Trivy lacks built-in functionality for report analysis in CI/CD pipelines, which hampers integration.
To detect malware, users must rely on Trivy in conjunction with another tool, like ClamAV, instead of a single integrated tool.
 

Trivy Pros review quotes

Utsav Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2025
The vulnerability scanning feature is excellent as it supports various container capabilities like Docker and Sharma.
Faizan Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2025
It is open-source.
GK
Dec 24, 2024
Trivy's open source nature and wide functionality are incredibly valuable.
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Jyothikumar C - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2025
I can see vulnerabilities in the images of any applications deployed in the Kubernetes environment or as container applications.
reviewer2599524 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 4, 2024
The most valuable feature of Trivy is its easy integration with the CI/CD pipeline.
reviewer2620167 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2024
It's customizable, allowing me to add any rules and format HTML templates as I wish.
DK
Feb 3, 2025
I appreciate Trivy for being open-source and not requiring any payment.
DA
Jan 31, 2025
Trivy is easy to integrate with CI/CD and can be installed on desktops to scan images.
 

Trivy Cons review quotes

Utsav Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2025
Trivy generates many false positives, flagging non-existent vulnerabilities.
Faizan Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2025
In our CI/CD pipelines, Trivy lacks built-in functionality for report analysis.
GK
Dec 24, 2024
A dynamic scanning capability during runtime would be a significant advantage.
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Jyothikumar C - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2025
For malware detection, I need to use two tools: Trivy as my anomaly scanner and ClamAV. I am integrating these two tools into the CI pipeline. If both malware and anomaly detection could be managed by one tool, I would not need to depend on two tools.
reviewer2599524 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 4, 2024
The reporting could be a little better.
reviewer2620167 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2024
Trivy can improve by providing an output in PDF format.
DK
Feb 3, 2025
Having little experience can hinder the ability to connect it to a user-friendly UI effectively.
DA
Jan 31, 2025
The only problem is that Trivy does not support reporting features such as generating reports in CSV, which is useful for auditing and reporting.