dependency-vulnerability

Identify and remediate known vulnerabilities in third-party software dependencies.

5|1|Updated Feb 4, 2026
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Skill: dependency-vulnerability
Source: https://github.com/latestaiagents/agent-skills/tree/main/plugins/security-guardian/skills/common/dependency-vulnerability
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/latestaiagents/agent-skills --skill dependency-vulnerability

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical security risk of using software components with known vulnerabilities, helping to prevent security breaches and protect your supply chain.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Auditing: Scans project dependencies across various ecosystems (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, etc.) for known vulnerabilities.
  • Remediation Guidance: Provides commands and configurations for fixing identified issues, including auto-fixing options and best practices.
  • CI/CD Integration: Offers examples for integrating vulnerability scanning into GitHub Actions and GitLab CI pipelines.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new version of your application, use this Skill to automatically audit all npm dependencies, identify any high-severity vulnerabilities, and generate a report for the development team to address.

Quick Start

Run 'npm audit' to check for known vulnerabilities in your Node.js project's dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-vulnerability

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

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How do I scan third-party dependencies for known security vulnerabilities?

To scan third-party dependencies for known security vulnerabilities, you can run automated auditing commands like npm audit. This identifies vulnerable packages across ecosystems such as Node.js, Python, Java, and Go.

What is the best way to integrate supply chain vulnerability scanning into a CI/CD pipeline?

Integrating supply chain vulnerability scanning into a CI/CD pipeline involves adding automated audit steps to your GitHub Actions or GitLab CI configurations. This ensures proactive security checks run before deployment.

How do I fix vulnerabilities found during an npm audit?

To fix vulnerabilities found during an npm audit, follow the provided remediation guidance which includes package update commands, auto-fixing options, and best practices to secure your software supply chain.

Does this vulnerability scanning support multiple package ecosystems beyond Node.js?

Yes, this vulnerability scanning supports multiple package ecosystems beyond Node.js. It identifies and remediates known vulnerabilities in third-party software dependencies across Node.js, Python, Java, and Go.

Why do I need to audit software dependencies for supply chain security?

You need to audit software dependencies for supply chain security because using components with known vulnerabilities creates critical security risks. Regular auditing prevents security breaches and protects your software supply chain.