How to Fix Dependency Vulnerability in AI-Built Apps
Your project has known security vulnerabilities in dependencies. AI tools often pin outdated package versions or pull in packages with disclosed CVEs.
Error messages you might see
found 12 vulnerabilities (3 moderate, 7 high, 2 critical)Error: audit fix failed, manual review requiredWhy this happens in AI-generated code
Outdated dependencies
AI training data includes older package versions that have since had security patches released.
Transitive dependency vulnerabilities
A direct dependency pulls in a vulnerable sub-dependency that you don't control.
Ignored audit warnings
AI-generated setup scripts often skip security audits, letting vulnerabilities accumulate unnoticed.
How to fix it
Run npm audit fix
Execute `npm audit fix` to automatically update vulnerable packages to patched versions where possible.
Use overrides for transitive deps
Add `overrides` in package.json to force specific versions of nested dependencies that have known fixes.
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Should I fix all vulnerabilities?
Focus on high and critical severity first. Low severity in dev-only dependencies can usually wait.
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Add `npm audit` to your CI pipeline and use tools like Dependabot or Snyk for automated monitoring.
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