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Outdated JavaScript libraries

Known old majors (jQuery 1/2, AngularJS 1, Bootstrap 3, …) often have public CVEs.

Pass condition in our engine: No known outdated library versions detected in script URLs.

1. Problem description

We parse library names and majors from script URLs. This is not a full SCA (Software Composition Analysis) scan — it will miss bundled copies with hashed names. Treat hits as a patching prompt.

2. Most common causes

  • A theme from 2017 still loading jquery-1.12.4.min.js.
  • A plugin ships Moment 2.x forever.

3. How to fix it

  1. Upgrade to a supported major.
  2. Remove unused libraries.
  3. Run npm audit / a real SCA tool on your build.

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