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Outdated packages with known vulnerabilities

Quick answer: AI tools add packages quickly and rarely update them.

Last updated October 14, 2026

Steps

  1. Run npm audit or osv-scanner on your lockfile.
  2. Enable Dependabot.
  3. Upgrade critical issues first.

Why it matters

This is a common failure pattern in apps built quickly with AI coding tools. The steps above check your own app only. Never test apps you don't own.

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