DEP-AI-03high SeverityAI Hallucinations & Dependency Hygiene
No Unpinned Asterisk (*) or Loose Major Ranges on Critical Packages
Agents put "stripe": "*" or "express": "latest" in package manifests, which breaks production builds when dependencies release breaking changes.
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Review my codebase for "No Unpinned Asterisk (*) or Loose Major Ranges on Critical Packages" (DEP-AI-03). Issue: Agents put "stripe": "*" or "express": "latest" in package manifests, which breaks production builds when dependencies release breaking changes. Remediation required: Pin dependencies to specific version numbers or tight caret ranges (^1.2.3) with a checked-in lockfile. Please: 1. Locate any occurrences of this issue across my repository. 2. Refactor the code to follow production standards without breaking existing functionality. 3. Provide a clear command or step to test and verify the fix.
Why AI Assistants Write This Bug
Agents put "stripe": "*" or "express": "latest" in package manifests, which breaks production builds when dependencies release breaking changes.
AI code generation prioritizes immediate syntax execution over production edge cases. When an assistant hits an undefined variable or strict type error, it frequently takes the path of least resistance rather than implementing standard pre-launch security patterns.
Code Comparison
Common AI Code PatternVulnerable
// Vulnerable AI-generated pattern for: No Unpinned Asterisk (*) or Loose Major Ranges on Critical Packages
// Problematic pattern: Agents put "stripe": "*" or "express": "latest" in package manifests, which breaks production builds when dependencies release breaking changes.Launch-Ready Fix
// Production-ready fix for: No Unpinned Asterisk (*) or Loose Major Ranges on Critical Packages
// Recommended remediation: Pin dependencies to specific version numbers or tight caret ranges (^1.2.3) with a checked-in lockfile.Remediation & Verification Checklist
Remediation: Pin dependencies to specific version numbers or tight caret ranges (^1.2.3) with a checked-in lockfile.
- Search your codebase for pattern matching "No Unpinned Asterisk (*) or Loose Major Ranges on Critical Packages".
- Apply the recommended remediation: Pin dependencies to specific version numbers or tight caret ranges (^1.2.3) with a checked-in lockfile.
- Run local build and test commands to ensure no regressions.
- Verify in your browser or with curl that the issue is resolved.
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