secure-dep-scanner
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A comprehensive security scanner for detecting suspicious dependencies, malicious packages, and vulnerabilities in Node.js projects.
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# Changelog
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
## [Unreleased]
### Added
- Enhanced documentation structure
- Contributing guidelines
- Security policy documentation
### Changed
- Improved README.md with proper package description
- Moved security policy to SECURITY.md
- Enhanced user experience documentation
## [1.0.0] - 2024-06-XX
### Added
- Initial release of Secure Dependency Scanner
- Comprehensive package.json dependency scanning
- Node_modules content analysis for malicious patterns
- Typosquatting detection for malicious package name variations
- Integration with npm audit for vulnerability scanning
- Suspicious IP address detection
- Command execution pattern detection
- Whitelist of legitimate packages to reduce false positives
- Age-based detection for potential typosquatting
- Severity-based issue categorization (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
- Comprehensive security reporting with actionable recommendations
- Zero-dependency architecture to prevent supply-chain attacks
- Support for both global installation and npx usage
- Programmatic API for integration into other tools
- Exit codes for CI/CD integration
### Security Features
- Detection of known malicious packages
- Pattern-based threat detection
- Suspicious content scanning
- Deprecated package identification
- Real-time threat intelligence updates
### Technical Features
- Fast scanning performance (1-3 seconds typical)
- Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Node.js 14+ compatibility
- Self-contained executable
- Transparent detection logic
## Version History
### Version 1.0.0
- **Release Date**: June 2024
- **Status**: Initial Release
- **Key Features**: Core security scanning capabilities
- **Target Audience**: Node.js developers and security professionals
## Future Roadmap
### Version 1.1.0 (Planned)
- Enhanced pattern detection
- Performance optimizations
- Additional package manager support
- Improved reporting formats
### Version 1.2.0 (Planned)
- Configuration file support
- Custom rule definitions
- Integration APIs
- Advanced threat intelligence
### Version 2.0.0 (Future)
- Machine learning-based detection
- Real-time monitoring
- Cloud integration
- Enterprise features
## Migration Guide
### From Pre-release Versions
- No migration required for version 1.0.0
- All APIs are stable and backward compatible
- Configuration remains the same
## Deprecation Policy
- Deprecated features will be announced 6 months in advance
- Migration guides will be provided for all deprecated features
- Security-critical changes may have shorter deprecation periods
## Support Policy
### Version Support
- **Current Version**: Full support
- **Previous Major Version**: Security updates only
- **Older Versions**: No support
### Support Timeline
- **Security Updates**: 12 months after release
- **Bug Fixes**: 6 months after release
- **Feature Updates**: Current version only
**Note**: This changelog is maintained by the development team. For detailed technical changes, please refer to the git commit history.