dependency-security-audit

Audit software project dependencies for security vulnerabilities and generate remediation plans.

1|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
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Skill: dependency-security-audit
Source: https://github.com/abhijeetkakade1234/skills/tree/main/security-audit-orchestrator/specialized/dependency-security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhijeetkakade1234/skills --skill dependency-security-audit-abhijeetkakade1234

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the critical risk of software supply chain attacks by identifying vulnerable, hijacked, or unmaintained dependencies that could lead to remote code execution or data theft.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vulnerability Detection: Automatically scans projects using native ecosystem auditors (npm, pip, cargo, etc.) and universal tools like OSV-scanner.
  • Supply Chain Hardening: Enforces strict version pinning, lockfile integrity, and reachability analysis to ensure only safe code paths are executed.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this skill to audit a legacy Node.js project, identify transitive vulnerabilities, replace floating version ranges with exact pins, and generate a secure, reproducible build environment.

Quick Start

Run the dependency security audit on the current directory to identify vulnerable packages and generate a remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-security-audit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I scan dependencies for vulnerabilities and CVEs across multiple ecosystems?

To scan dependencies for vulnerabilities across multiple ecosystems, you can use this audit tool to analyze manifests and lockfiles in Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, and Ruby, detecting CVEs and typosquatting using native auditors and universal scanners.

How do I prevent supply chain attacks from transitive dependencies in my project?

Preventing supply chain attacks from transitive dependencies requires reachability-aware triage and strict version pinning to secure the software supply chain, ensuring only safe code paths execute and builds remain reproducible.

Does dependency security auditing work with Python and Node.js lockfiles?

Yes, dependency security auditing works with Python and Node.js lockfiles by analyzing manifests and lockfiles to identify unpinned versions, transitive vulnerabilities, and hijacked packages across supported ecosystems including Node.js and Python.

What is the best way to enforce strict version pinning and lockfile integrity for dependencies?

The best way to enforce strict version pinning and lockfile integrity is through an automated audit that replaces floating version ranges with exact pins, detects typosquatting, and generates a secure, reproducible build environment.

Can I detect typosquatting and unpinned versions in legacy software dependencies?

Yes, you can detect typosquatting and unpinned versions in legacy software dependencies by running a security audit that analyzes manifests, identifies vulnerable transitive packages, and remediates floating version ranges across multiple ecosystems.