FAQ-000376 - Code Removal and Vulnerability Persistence / Scan Report Discrepancies

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What should be done when security review feedback indicates resolved issues are still present or vulnerabilities are flagged again after fixes?
Answer
If security review feedback indicates that resolved issues are still present or vulnerabilities are flagged again after fixes: 1. **Document as False Positives**: Clearly document the resolution of these issues as false positives, including detailed explanations of why the flagged issue is no longer valid. 2. **Update Documentation**: Include the updated false-positive documentation in your submission with evidence of the code removal or fix. 3. **Request a Second Review**: Provide detailed explanations to clarify the resolution and request a second look at the feedback. 4. **Use the Security Review Wizard**: Manage this process through the security review wizard in the AppExchange Partner Console. 5. **Verify Complete Fix**: Ensure that all instances of the vulnerability are addressed across the entire solution, not just the highlighted instance. 6. **Check for New Issues**: Verify that the fix didn't introduce new vulnerabilities or that new code additions haven't created similar issues. 7. **Ensure Proper Documentation**: Make sure the fix aligns with security standards and best practices outlined in the review. Common reasons for re-flagging include incomplete remediation, introducing new vulnerabilities during the fix, failing to address all instances of the same vulnerability type, or the fix not aligning with security standards.

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What should be done when security review feedback indicates resolved issues are still present or vulnerabilities are flagged again after fixes?
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If security review feedback indicates that resolved issues are still present or vulnerabilities are flagged again after fixes: 1. **Document as False Positives**: Clearly document the resolution of these issues as false positives, including detailed explanations of why the flagged issue is no longer valid. 2. **Update Documentation**: Include the updated false-positive documentation in your submission with evidence of the code removal or fix. 3. **Request a Second Review**: Provide detailed explanations to clarify the resolution and request a second look at the feedback. 4. **Use the Security Review Wizard**: Manage this process through the security review wizard in the AppExchange Partner Console. 5. **Verify Complete Fix**: Ensure that all instances of the vulnerability are addressed across the entire solution, not just the highlighted instance. 6. **Check for New Issues**: Verify that the fix didn't introduce new vulnerabilities or that new code additions haven't created similar issues. 7. **Ensure Proper Documentation**: Make sure the fix aligns with security standards and best practices outlined in the review. Common reasons for re-flagging include incomplete remediation, introducing new vulnerabilities during the fix, failing to address all instances of the same vulnerability type, or the fix not aligning with security standards.
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This FAQ is well-structured and comprehensive, covering the key procedural steps developers should take when dealing with persistent security review flags. The content is accurate and follows appropriate troubleshooting methodology. No security rules were associated because this FAQ deals with process management and documentation procedures rather than specific code security vulnerabilities or technical implementation issues. The security rules in the available list focus on specific code patterns, vulnerabilities, and technical security issues (like SOQL injection, XSS, CRUD violations, etc.), while this FAQ addresses the administrative and procedural aspects of handling security review feedback discrepancies. The original answer is clear, actionable, and maintains good structure with its numbered steps and explanatory conclusion about common causes.