maven-dependency-audit

To check Maven dependencies for security vulnerabilities and outdated versions, run an audit using standard Maven plugins like versions:display-dependency-updates and dependency-check to surface risks and generate a remediation report.

You can analyze a Maven dependency tree to identify conflicts by utilizing the standard dependency:tree and dependency:analyze Maven plugins, which detect duplicate libraries and version clashes across your Java project.

You do not need additional tooling to run a Maven dependency audit for your Java project, as this process leverages standard Maven plugins to perform checks without requiring extra software installations.

The best way to audit Java dependencies before a software release is to execute Maven dependency checks to detect outdated libraries, assess security vulnerabilities, and generate a prioritized risk remediation report.

You should run a Maven dependency security scan during monthly maintenance windows or right before software releases to effectively mitigate risk by identifying outdated libraries and resolving dependency conflicts.