OWASP Dependency-Check is an open source Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tool that scans application dependencies to detect publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. It analyzes project manifests, package metadata, and binary artifacts, then matches them against multiple vulnerability databases, including the NVD. Dependency-Check supports Java, JavaScript, .NET, Python, Ruby, and many other ecosystems. Teams integrate it into CI pipelines, IDEs, and build systems to catch vulnerable libraries early and maintain secure software supply chains. As part of the OWASP foundation, it is widely trusted for transparent, vendor-neutral security scanning.

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