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CVE Binary Tool vs Grype: catalog facts
CVE Binary ToolGrype
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Scans binaries for known vulnerable components
  • Accepts SBOMs and component lists
  • Can scan package inventories and software bills of materials.
  • Reports known vulnerabilities rather than proving software is secure
  • Results depend on package identification and vulnerability database coverage.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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