Dependency Scanning

Dependency scanning identifies vulnerabilities in third-party libraries and packages used by applications.

What is Dependency Scanning?

Dependency scanning automatically identifies known vulnerabilities in third-party libraries, frameworks, and packages used by applications, enabling proactive remediation.

Dependency Scanning Tools

Dependabot, Snyk, OWASP Dependency-Check, npm audit, pip-audit.

Common Misconceptions

"Direct dependencies only matter" - Transitive deps are vulnerable too
"No CVE means safe" - New vulnerabilities discovered daily
"Update everything immediately" - Risk-based prioritization