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Do test and provided scope dependencies matter for vulnerability scans?

Maven scopes decide where a dependency lands on the classpath. See how test, provided, runtime and compile scope change what a scan finding means.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do short-lived publish tokens reduce supply chain risk?

Yes, against stolen credentials. Short-lived publish tokens limit how long an attacker can push releases. What they fix, what they do not, and what to ask.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do vulnerability scanners check GitHub Actions as dependencies?

Workflow actions are dependencies too. See which tools list them, where alerts stop for SHA pinned actions, and how to check your own coverage.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do penetration testers check your open source dependencies?

Pen testers attack how your app behaves. They rarely audit every library you ship. Here is who covers dependencies and how to split the work.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do npm install scripts run for dependencies, and what should you review?

npm runs preinstall, install and postinstall scripts from dependencies. Here is what to check in a pull request that adds or bumps a package.

Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Can native libraries hide vulnerabilities from dependency scanners?

Yes. Prebuilt .so and framework files can carry code that no manifest names. How to find native libraries in a mobile build and keep them listed.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do Helm hooks get removed on helm uninstall? What to check

Helm does not track hook resources as part of a release, so uninstall leaves them. Learn delete policies and how to review hooks before you install.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Do Composer scripts in dependencies run when you install them?

No. Composer runs only the scripts in your root composer.json, not those in dependencies. Plugins and autoload files can still run vendor code.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Direct or transitive dependencies: which should a CTO ask about?

Direct dependencies show design choices, transitive ones carry most hidden risk. Here is what to ask a target or partner about each, and why both matter.

Oct 18, 20264 min read

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