The Package Reached End of Life (EOL)

This rule detects when a package used in your project has reached its end-of-life (EOL). EOL packages are no longer maintained or supported by their authors, which means:

• No security patches
• No bug fixes
• No performance updates

Using such packages can introduce significant risk to your application if vulnerabilities are discovered, as no updates will be provided to address them.

Why This Matters

• Security Risks: EOL packages are attractive targets for attackers because they no longer receive security updates.
• Compliance Issues: Many compliance standards require all dependencies to be actively maintained.
• System Instability: Bugs and performance issues in EOL packages will remain unresolved.

Mitigation Steps

1. Identify alternatives that are actively maintained and supported.
2. Upgrade to a newer, supported version of the same package if available.
3. Migrate to a different dependency that provides similar functionality with ongoing maintenance.
4. Regularly audit your dependencies for EOL status using automated tools.