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Expand Up @@ -46,3 +46,17 @@ Check out the `data` directory:
- [insecure_full.json](https://github.com/pyupio/safety-db/blob/master/data/insecure_full.json) additionally contains the CVE description and URLs, or the relevant part of the changelog.

The database is licensed under [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This allows you to use the data in any non commercial project as long as you link back to this repo. If you need a license for a commercial project, please contact support@pyup.io.

## 📌 About this project

This project provides a database of known security vulnerabilities in Python packages. It is useful for developers who want to identify and avoid insecure dependencies in their applications.

## 🚀 How it can be used

- Check for known vulnerabilities in dependencies
- Improve application security
- Support secure software development practices

## 🔒 Importance in Cybersecurity

Using vulnerable libraries can expose systems to attacks. This database helps developers detect and prevent security risks early in the development process.