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OWASP dependency-check. Version 12.2.2 via Homebrew; verified 2026-06-23.
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Package summary
OWASP dependency-check
Project links
Commands and aliases
- dependency-check
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Project history and usage
OWASP Dependency-Check is a long-running software composition analysis tool that detects publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in project dependencies. It maps dependencies to CPE identifiers and reports related CVE entries, putting vulnerability intelligence into command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows.
Project history
The official GitHub repository dates to 2012, and the OWASP project page describes Dependency-Check as an SCA tool suite for identifying dependencies and checking them against known public vulnerabilities. The project grew from a Java command-line scanner into a family of integrations for Maven, Gradle, Ant, Jenkins, and other build environments.
The README and generated CLI documentation show a project that has adapted to changes in vulnerability data distribution. Modern releases use the NVD API, recommend an NVD API key for acceptable update speed, and document analyzer behavior for ecosystems such as .NET, Go, npm, pnpm, yarn, Ruby, Maven, and Gradle.
Adoption history
Dependency-Check became a standard OWASP-branded option for teams that wanted vulnerability scanning without adopting a commercial SCA platform. Its availability as a standalone CLI, Maven plugin, Gradle plugin, Ant task, Jenkins plugin, GitHub releases, and Homebrew formula helped it travel through Java shops, CI servers, and security baselines.
How it is used
The common command-line shape is `dependency-check --project <name> --scan <path> --out <dir>`, producing reports that list dependencies, matching CPEs, and CVEs. Build integrations usually wire the same engine into verification phases or CI jobs, while larger installations may use a shared data directory or centralized database to avoid repeatedly downloading vulnerability data.
Why package nerds care
Package nerds care about Dependency-Check because it sits at the messy join between language package metadata and vulnerability databases. Its CPE matching, analyzer requirements, NVD API migration, local data cache, and plugin ecosystem are all examples of the hard operational details behind a simple phrase like dependency vulnerability scan.
Timeline
- 2012: Official DependencyCheck repository created.
- 2012: OWASP Dependency-Check copyright period begins in generated project documentation.
- 2024: Version 9.0.0 and later moved from NVD data feeds to the NVD API.
- 2026: CLI documentation published for version 12.2.2.
Related projects
- Related official surfaces include dependency-check-core, dependency-check-cli, dependency-check-maven, dependency-check-gradle, dependency-check-ant, and the Jenkins plugin.
Sources
security posture
Risk level: green
narrow executable package without higher-risk signals.
Risk classifier
green risk · low confidence · appliance
Why
- narrow executable package without higher-risk signals
Signals
- metadata:no-higher-risk-signals
Install behavior
- No Homebrew bottle metadata was recorded.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
dependency-check | executable | indexed executable | Discovered from the local executable index. |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-08-03
manager version12.2.2
manager updated2026-06-23
local dataunknown
upstreamnot available
latest detectednot detected
- okNo freshness warnings were generated.
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:dependency-check |
|---|---|
| Version | 12.2.2 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Homepage | https://owasp.org/www-project-dependency-check/ |
| Repository | https://github.com/dependency-check/DependencyCheck |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23T11:38:03-04:00 |
| Pulse | updated |
| Bottle | not recorded |
| Service | none declared |
source trail
Generated from repository data
This page is generated by av-web from the private package SQLite artifact built by scripts/generate-pkg-sqlite.py.
Combined YAML source
View the package source record on GitHub.
Used sources
- Geiger risk classifier
- Nucleus package database
- curated package history
- pkgdb category and tag curation