Challenge
For a Director of Application Security, dependency management is both a visibility and control problem. While vulnerability scanners identify outdated or insecure packages, they rarely distinguish between direct dependencies, the libraries explicitly declared by developers, and the far more complex web of transitive dependencies that those libraries themselves import. It is often these transitive dependencies, buried several layers deep, that harbor unpatched vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, when teams attempt to update them, subtle API changes in higher-level libraries can break builds, delay remediation, and leave exploitable gaps.
Approach
00Felix solves this by analyzing the entire dependency graph, not just the top level manifests. It understands how each transitive dependency flows through the project’s build structure and how its changes cascade into first-party code. When upgrading a library, whether direct or transitive, 00Felix automatically determines which downstream components will be affected and proactively refactors code where necessary. It uses a large language model to apply semantic transformations that align with the new API surface, ensuring the build remains stable while the vulnerability is patched.
Value
This capability allows AppSec leaders to remediate vulnerabilities faster and with greater confidence. Instead of waiting for developers to decipher dependency chains or manually fix breakages, Felix performs complete dependency resolution autonomously. It also ensures runtime compatibility by verifying that the correct JDK and Maven versions are used for every upgrade, avoiding subtle build inconsistencies. The result is a shorter vulnerability window, lower risk of regressions, and continuous compliance with internal patch SLAs. 00Felix transforms dependency management from a source of delay into a proactive layer of security assurance, one that operates safely across even the most complex dependency hierarchies.
