Summary:

The provided code change is an update to the requirements.txt file for the DefectDojo application, a popular open-source application security management tool. The key changes include updating the Django version from 5.0.8 to 5.1, as well as updating several other libraries to newer versions. From an application security perspective, these changes are generally positive, as they indicate a commitment to keeping the application's dependencies up-to-date and secure.

However, it's important to review the changes carefully to ensure there are no regressions or newly introduced security vulnerabilities. Specifically, the Django version update should be reviewed to understand any potential security-related changes, and the third-party library versions should be checked for known security vulnerabilities using tools like pip-audit or snyk. Additionally, the use of specific versions for dependencies, rather than relying on version ranges, is a good practice for maintaining a stable and secure application. Finally, it's crucial to ensure that the DefectDojo application follows secure coding practices, such as input validation, output encoding, and proper authentication and authorization mechanisms, to mitigate common web application security vulnerabilities.

Files Changed:

• requirements.txt: The requirements.txt file has been updated to include the following changes:
  • The Django version has been updated from 5.0.8 to 5.1.
  • Several other libraries, including djangorestframework, html2text, humanize, and django-prometheus, have been updated to newer versions.