Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
highWhat is Vulnerable Deps?
Applications using libraries, frameworks, or dependencies with known security vulnerabilities inherit those risks.
How it works
Attackers scan applications for known vulnerable versions of popular libraries (Log4j, jQuery, Spring) and use public exploits to compromise the application.
Impact
Depends on the vulnerability - ranges from XSS and data theft to full remote code execution. Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228) affected millions of Java applications.
ShieldReport uses retire.js for JavaScript dependencies, Nuclei templates for known CVEs, and supply chain DNA analysis to detect vulnerable package versions.
How to fix it
Maintain an up-to-date software bill of materials (SBOM). Use automated dependency scanning in CI/CD. Subscribe to security advisories for your dependencies. Patch promptly.
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