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Why do Python and SemVer versions sort differently in scanners?

Pre-releases, post-releases and epochs follow different rules in Python and SemVer. A scanner that mixes them can put a version on the wrong side of a fix.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
Security Guides

Why is pip's extra-index-url unsafe for private packages?

pip's own documentation warns that extra-index-url is unsafe for private packages because of dependency confusion. Here is why and what to use instead.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
Security Guides

Why does a pen test rate a finding differently from a scanner?

A scanner reports a generic base score. A pen tester rates what the flaw means in your system. Here is why they differ and how to reconcile them.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
Security Guides

Why does one CVE appear in hundreds of scans, and how do I cut it down?

One CVE can show up in many service scans because they share a base image or library. Group findings by root cause so you fix one source, not hundreds.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Why is there no Dependabot alert for a dependency I know is vulnerable?

Alerts need a reviewed advisory, the default branch and a dependency graph entry. Here are the documented reasons an alert may be missing and how to check.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Why do Linux package scans track source package names?

One Debian source package can build several installable packages. Here is why that matters when a scan matches an OS package to a vulnerability record.

Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Why does a Linux distro rate a CVE differently from its CVSS score?

Distributions assign their own priority to a CVE. Why Ubuntu and Debian ratings can differ from CVSS, and how to read both when triaging scan results.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
Security Guides

Why is my container still running as root after I added USER?

USER only sets the default for later steps in one build stage. Check stage order, later USER lines, entrypoint scripts and run time overrides to find root.

Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Why ECB mode leaks patterns and what to use in its place

ECB encrypts identical blocks to identical ciphertext, so structure shows through. How to spot it in code and which authenticated modes to use instead.

Oct 18, 20263 min read

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