Security updates need controlled validation
Automated security updates can reduce response time when a dependency receives a vulnerability fix. However, a security update may still contain compatibility changes or require application testing.
Use CI as a safety net
Dependency update pull requests should run the same relevant tests as normal changes. A failing update is a signal to investigate compatibility rather than blindly overriding the failure.
Prioritize real exposure
Assess whether the vulnerable dependency is actually used in a reachable code path and whether the affected version is present in the deployed artifact.
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