TMA-GITHUB-3.2.2
Ensure packages are automatically scanned for known vulnerabilities
MediumLevel 1Manual reviewgithub
Description
Automatically scan every package for vulnerabilities. Automatic scanning for vulnerabilities detects known vulnerabilities in packages and dependencies in use, allowing faster patching when one is found. Reported as a manual review item: no reliable read-only gh api check exists for this control.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Ensure automatic scanning of packages for vulnerabilities is enabled. Expected state: Set automatic scanning of packages for vulnerabilities.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Set automatic scanning of packages for vulnerabilities.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- githubdependencies
- Reference
- CIS GitHub Benchmark v1.2.0 - 3.2.2 Ensure packages are automatically scanned for known vulnerabilities