FAQ-000371 - Code Removal and Vulnerability Persistence / Complete Code Removal

Yes, you're allowed to remove files and components from a managed package that contain security vulnerabilities if the functionality is no longer needed. It's recommended to completely remove such components rather than just commenting out the code. This ensures the vulnerabilities are fully mitigated and no longer pose a risk. Just make sure that your revised solution addresses all identified security issues and the updated package undergoes any necessary follow-up security review.

The FAQ is well-structured and provides accurate guidance about removing vulnerable components from managed packages. The only minor improvement made was replacing 'the revised solution' with 'your revised solution' to make the tone more conversational and direct, following the brand guidelines to write from the user's perspective. No security rules were selected because this FAQ addresses package management and component removal processes rather than specific code security vulnerabilities that would be detected by security scanners. The security rules in the available list focus on detecting vulnerable code patterns (like SOQL injection, XSS, CRUD violations, etc.), while this FAQ discusses the administrative decision of removing components that have already been identified as vulnerable through other means.