No Vulnerabilities Found in CI

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 9 views

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Introduction

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a secure and efficient application, we are working on removing Axios from our package.json. This change is made possible by the update of the New Relic Security Agent library to use the latest version of Axios. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this change and the steps involved in removing Axios from our package.json.

Why Remove Axios?

Axios is a popular JavaScript library used for making HTTP requests. However, it has been a top-level dependency in our package.json for some time now. While it has served its purpose, there are several reasons why we want to remove it from our package.json.

Security: As a top-level dependency, Axios introduces a security risk to our application. By removing it, we reduce the attack surface of our application and make it more secure.
Efficiency: Axios is a large library that adds unnecessary bulk to our application. By removing it, we can reduce the size of our application and make it more efficient.
Maintenance: With Axios removed, we will have fewer dependencies to manage and maintain. This will make it easier for us to keep our application up-to-date and secure.

Steps to Remove Axios

To remove Axios from our package.json, we will follow these steps:

Step 1: Update New Relic Security Agent Library

The first step is to update the New Relic Security Agent library to use the latest version of Axios. This will ensure that our application is using the latest and most secure version of Axios.

Step 2: Remove Axios from package.json

Once the New Relic Security Agent library is updated, we can remove Axios from our package.json. This can be done by running the following command:

npm uninstall axios

Step 3: Verify Removal

After removing Axios from our package.json, we need to verify that it has been successfully removed. We can do this by running the following command:

npm ls axios

If Axios is no longer a top-level dependency, this command should not return any results.

Acceptance Criteria

To ensure that Axios has been successfully removed from our package.json, we need to meet the following acceptance criteria:

No Vulnerabilities Found in CI: We need to ensure that no vulnerabilities are found in our Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline after removing Axios.
Axios Not Included as Top-Level Dependency: We need to ensure that Axios is no longer included as a top-level dependency in our package.json.

Conclusion

Removing Axios from our package.json is an important step in maintaining a secure and efficient application. By following the steps outlined in this article, we can ensure that Axios is successfully removed and that our application is more secure and efficient as a result.

Additional Information

For more information on this change, please see the following pull request:

https://github.com/HHS/simpler-grants-gov/pull/4092

Future Work

In the future, we plan to continue reviewing and updating our dependencies to ensure that our application remains secure and efficient. We will also continue to monitor our CI pipeline for any vulnerabilities and take action to address them as needed.

Glossary

Axios: A popular JavaScript library used for making HTTP requests.
New Relic Security Agent Library: A library used to monitor and secure our application.
Continuous Integration (CI): A process used to automate the building and testing of our application.
Top-Level Dependency: A dependency that is included directly in our package.json.

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Introduction

As we continue to work on removing Axios from our package.json, we want to provide more information and answer some frequently asked questions. In this article, we will address some common questions and concerns related to removing Axios from our package.json.

Q: Why are we removing Axios from our package.json?

A: We are removing Axios from our package.json because it has been a top-level dependency for some time now. While it has served its purpose, there are several reasons why we want to remove it:

Security: As a top-level dependency, Axios introduces a security risk to our application. By removing it, we reduce the attack surface of our application and make it more secure.
Efficiency: Axios is a large library that adds unnecessary bulk to our application. By removing it, we can reduce the size of our application and make it more efficient.
Maintenance: With Axios removed, we will have fewer dependencies to manage and maintain. This will make it easier for us to keep our application up-to-date and secure.

Q: What is the impact of removing Axios on our application?

A: Removing Axios from our package.json will have several impacts on our application:

No more Axios requests: Our application will no longer be able to make Axios requests.
Need to use alternative libraries: We will need to use alternative libraries to make HTTP requests.
Potential issues with third-party libraries: Some third-party libraries may rely on Axios and may not work correctly without it.

Q: How do I update my code to use alternative libraries?

A: To update your code to use alternative libraries, you will need to:

Replace Axios with alternative libraries: Replace Axios with alternative libraries such as fetch or axios-lite.
Update your code to use the new libraries: Update your code to use the new libraries and make sure they are working correctly.

Q: What are the benefits of using alternative libraries?

A: Using alternative libraries has several benefits:

Improved security: Alternative libraries may be more secure than Axios.
Improved efficiency: Alternative libraries may be more efficient than Axios.
Easier maintenance: Alternative libraries may be easier to maintain than Axios.

Q: What are some alternative libraries to Axios?

A: Some alternative libraries to Axios are:

Fetch: A built-in JavaScript API for making HTTP requests.
Axios-lite: A lightweight version of Axios.
Superagent: A library for making HTTP requests.

Q: How do I test my application after removing Axios?

A: To test your application after removing Axios, you will need to:

Run your application in a test environment: Run your application in a test environment to make sure it is working correctly.
Test your application with different scenarios: Test your application with different scenarios to make sure it is working correctly.
Monitor your application for any issues: Monitor your application for any issues and fix them as needed.

Q: What are some common issues that may arise after removing Axios?

A: Some common issues that may arise after removing Axios are:

Issues with third-party libraries: Some third-party libraries may rely on Axios and may not work correctly without it.
Issues with API requests: API requests may not work correctly without Axios.
Issues with data processing: Data processing may not work correctly without Axios.

Q: How do I troubleshoot issues after removing Axios?

A: To troubleshoot issues after removing Axios, you will need to:

Check your code for any issues: Check your code for any issues and fix them as needed.
Check your application logs for any errors: Check your application logs for any errors and fix them as needed.
Reach out to your team for help: Reach out to your team for help and work together to resolve any issues.

Conclusion

Removing Axios from our package.json is an important step in maintaining a secure and efficient application. By following the steps outlined in this article and addressing some common questions and concerns, we can ensure that our application is working correctly and securely.