
Chip Bell
September 22, 2025
Why Transitive Dependencies Are the Biggest Challenge in Open Source Security
Transitive dependencies are the silent culprit behind the majority of modern vulnerability backlogs. They multiply risk by hiding deep in your software supply chain, spreading widely across applications, and forcing you to depend on maintainers you don’t control. See how Seal Security’s patch-in-place solution gives organizations a way to close the gap: fixing both direct and transitive vulnerabilities quickly, safely, and without disruption.