CloudSec-Pro Cloud Workload Protection Practice Question
You are auditing a container image and find that a vulnerability is marked as 'Fixed' in a specific package version, but your scan still shows it. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The package was updated in a previous layer, but the current layer contains an older version which overwrites the fix.
Vulnerability scanning often relies on image layers; if the package is not updated in the final layer, it remains vulnerable.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The vulnerability scanner is not configured for deep scanning.
Why it's wrong here
Deep scanning is enabled by default for image analysis.
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The vulnerability database feed has not been updated.
Why it's wrong here
If the vulnerability is already marked as fixed, the feed is likely current.
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The package was updated in a previous layer, but the current layer contains an older version which overwrites the fix.
Why this is correct
Container images are layered. If an older version is present in the final layer or a downstream layer, the scanner will report it as vulnerable.
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The Prisma Cloud Console time is out of sync.
Why it's wrong here
Console time drift does not impact package version detection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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