microsoft / microsoft/DefinitelyTyped-tools

allowedPackageDependencies should have require a minimum package version for each package

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Description

So that CI can disallow changes to packages that depend on external packages with security vulnerabilities.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the allowedPackageDependencies configuration and the CI validation entry point in this repository. Trace how package dependencies are checked, then verify that each listed package requires a minimum version and that vulnerable dependency changes are rejected by CI.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
ci-cd, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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