Security Audit FAQs

Question 1

How does the tool identify vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

It uses a remote npm registry to compare your project's dependencies against a database of known vulnerabilities, identifying potential risks based on published CVEs and advisories.

Question 2

Does the tool provide recommendations for fixing vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the tool offers automatic fix recommendations, suggesting updated versions of packages that address identified vulnerabilities, helping you quickly mitigate security risks.

Question 3

What kind of reports does the tool generate?

Accepted Answer

The tool provides detailed vulnerability reports that include the severity level (critical, high, moderate, low), affected package name and version, a description of the vulnerability, CVE references, CVSS scores, and automatic fix recommendations.

Question 4

What is the Security Audit Tool?

Accepted Answer

The Security Audit Tool is a software tool that scans your npm package dependencies for known security vulnerabilities. It integrates with the npm registry to provide real-time security checks and detailed reports.

Question 5

Which package managers are compatible with the Security Audit Tool?

Accepted Answer

The Security Audit Tool is compatible with npm, pnpm, and yarn package managers, providing flexibility in how you manage your project dependencies.

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