feat: implement dependency path tracing command#17
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Overview
This PR introduces dependency path tracing to Scanr.
It enables users to determine which dependency chain introduced a vulnerable package, significantly improving investigation depth and remediation clarity.
This milestone transitions Scanr into a security intelligence tool.
New CLI Command
Example:
Future-ready for version-specific tracing:
Example Output
Multiple paths supported:
Technical Implementation
Dependency Graph Upgrade
Introduced adjacency-based graph structure:
Stored in:
Key format:
Graph built during dependency parsing.
Path Tracing Algorithm
Path tracing runs only when
tracecommand is invoked.Normal scan performance unaffected.
Edge Case Handling
Validation
cargo build --workspace --releasepassesImpact
Why This Matters
Before:
After:
This dramatically increases the sophistication and practical value of Scanr.