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# Request an extension for a deferred container vulnerable item

# Request an extension for a deferred container vulnerable item {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Request an extension for a deferred container vulnerable item before it reaches its deferred until due date. As a remediation owner, you're no longer required to wait until the deferred due date to make this
request.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_vul.vulnerability_admin or sn_vul.admin (deprecated)

## About this task

You can also request an extension from the Vulnerability Response Workspaces. For more information, see [Request an extension for a deferred vulnerable item in the Vulnerability Manager workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zIXw_AmRpy2MyJ~TES0Fgw "Request an extension for a deferred vulnerable item before it reaches its deferred until due date. As a remediation owner, you’re no longer required to wait until the deferred due date to make this request.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContainer Vulnerability ResponseContainer Vulnerable Items.
2. Open a deferred container vulnerable item.
3. Select Request Extension.  
   Note:  
   The Request Extension button is visible only when the state of the container vulnerable item is Deferred.
4. Fill in the fields on the form, as appropriate.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Extend Until | Select the date until when the deferred container vulnerable item must be extended for remediation. |
   | Reason | Enter the reason for deferring the issue. Choices include: * Awaiting maintenance window * Fix unavailable * Risk accepted * Mitigating control in place * Other {#extend-defer-container-vul-item__ul_r55_vb1_xdb} |
   | Additional information | Enter any other relevant information. |
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5. Select Request Approval.  
   An email is triggered on submission of the request and subsequent action by the approver.  
   Note:  
   * The request goes through two levels of approval.
   * If a deferred container vulnerable item is extended again, the extend deferral count increases in the backend.
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6. After the request is approved, the Until, Reason, and Deferral notes are updated.

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