How to Handle Go Security Alerts: A Practical Guide

This article provides a practical guide on handling Go security alerts. Using the December 2024 Go security vulnerabilities in golang.org/x/net and golang.org/x/crypto packages as examples, it details how to use govulncheck and Docker Scout to scan Docker images and Go source code for vulnerabilities, and how to update dependencies. The article emphasizes the importance of differentiating between potential security issues and actual risks, and recommends automating security testing and patching for efficiency and compliance with new EU cybersecurity regulations.