FAQ-000358 - Code Quality vs Security Vulnerabilities / Static Analysis Tool Issues and Fixes

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How can I resolve false positives from scanners, such as multiple triggers on the same sObject when I only have one per object?
Answer
The issue of multiple triggers on the same sObject is a code quality issue, not a security concern, so it doesn't need to be addressed during the security review process. However, you should document this as a false positive in your submission to provide clarity to the reviewers. The scanner might incorrectly identify issues due to code quality concerns rather than actual security risks. To address this, document such cases as false positives in a False Positive document, explaining why the flagged code doesn't violate security standards. The "multiple triggers on the same object" violations usually occur when there are multiple triggers defined for a single object, which can lead to issues like unpredictable execution order, performance problems, and maintenance challenges. To avoid this in general, it's best to consolidate logic into a single trigger per object and use a handler class to manage the logic for better organization and maintainability.

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How can I resolve false positives from scanners, such as multiple triggers on the same sObject when I only have one per object?
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Multiple triggers on the same sObject is a code quality issue, not a security concern, so it doesn't need to be addressed during the security review process. However, you should document this as a false positive in your submission to provide clarity to the reviewers. The scanner might incorrectly identify issues due to code quality concerns rather than actual security risks. To address this, document such cases as false positives in a False Positive document, explaining why the flagged code doesn't violate security standards. The "multiple triggers on the same object" violations usually occur when there are multiple triggers defined for a single object, which can lead to issues like unpredictable execution order, performance problems, and maintenance challenges. To avoid this in general, it's best to consolidate logic into a single trigger per object and use a handler class to manage the logic for better organization and maintainability.
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The FAQ content is accurate and well-structured. The main improvement needed is removing the redundant opening statement 'The issue of...' which repeats the same information as the following sentence. The FAQ correctly identifies that multiple triggers on the same object is a code quality issue rather than a security vulnerability, provides appropriate guidance on documenting false positives, and includes helpful context about why this scanner flag occurs and how to address it in general development practices. No security rules from the available list directly relate to this FAQ since it specifically addresses code quality scanner false positives rather than actual security vulnerabilities. The content aligns with best practices for AppExchange security review submissions.