The addition of a dependency graph feature in "flawfix" is proposed to enhance the tool's capabilities in identifying and managing software vulnerabilities. This feature would provide users with a visual representation of their project's dependencies, including libraries and packages, and their interconnections. It will facilitate a deeper understanding of how vulnerabilities in one component may affect others, enabling more informed decision-making and prioritization in vulnerability management.
Why is this important?
Enhanced Visibility: Provides clear visibility into the project's dependency structure, helping to identify indirect dependencies that may also be vulnerable.
Improved Risk Management: Helps prioritize remediation efforts by understanding which vulnerabilities have the greatest potential impact on the project.
Streamlined Updates and Maintenance: Facilitates the assessment of the potential impact of updating or removing dependencies.
Feature Request:
Design and implement a dependency graph generation feature within "flawfix" that can analyze and visualize the dependencies of a project, showing both direct and indirect (transitive) dependencies.
Ensure the dependency graph is interactive, allowing users to click on nodes (representing dependencies) to view detailed information, such as version number, license, known vulnerabilities, and possible remediation steps.
Incorporate the ability to filter or highlight dependencies based on criteria such as the presence of vulnerabilities, license type, or update status.
The addition of a dependency graph feature in "flawfix" is proposed to enhance the tool's capabilities in identifying and managing software vulnerabilities. This feature would provide users with a visual representation of their project's dependencies, including libraries and packages, and their interconnections. It will facilitate a deeper understanding of how vulnerabilities in one component may affect others, enabling more informed decision-making and prioritization in vulnerability management.
Why is this important?
Feature Request: