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AppSec for Java

Java security with Snyk

From your first line of code to your last Maven and Gradle dependencies, Snyk keeps your Java and Kotlin applications secure right from your IDE, CLI, and Git workflows.

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Find and fix Java vulnerabilities fast

Snyk secures vulnerabilities in your Java and Kotlin code and Maven and Gradle libraries right from your IDE, Git repos, and CLI. 

Integrate your environments

Run Snyk in your CLI, or seamlessly integrate with your IDE and Git repos.

Scan for Java vulnerabilities

Snyk continuously monitors your apps for vulnerabilities in real time.

Fix quickly and move on

Apply in-line security fixes in your IDE or merge suggested fix PRs.

Comprehensive Java security coverage

Snyk supports your favorite Java package managers, frameworks, libraries, and IDEs. 

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Java security built into your environments

By building security scanning and fix advice into your CLI, IDE, and Git repos, developers can move faster and security teams spend less time on low level reviews.

CLI

Find and fix Java code, open source libraries, and container vulnerabilities in your projects and pipelines.

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IDE

Scan your Java code in real-time and get in-line fix suggestions directly in your favorite IDEs, including Visual Studio Code and Eclipse. 

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Git repos

Ship secure Java code with Snyk’s PR vulnerability checks, one-click fixes, and continuous monitoring.

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Start securing your Java apps

Find and fix Java vulnerabilities with Snyk for free.

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Learn about the top Java vulnerabilities

Based on Snyk’s scan data, the average Java project has 90 vulnerabilities. Learn about the top Java code and open source vulnerabilities that are most likely to appear in your projects based on Snyk scan results and security research.

Java security lessons

Learn how to secure your applications against common Java vulnerabilities via interactive, self-paced lessons.

Java security resources

Check out our cheat sheets and blogs for best practices for keeping your Java projects secure.

Blog

Best practices for managing Java dependencies

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Blog

Serialization and deserialization in Java

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Comprehensive security coverage across languages

Snyk supports your favorite languages, so you can secure your applications throughout the SDLC.

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Find and fix Java vulnerabilities

Secure your applications with Snyk’s vulnerability scanning and fix advice. 

No credit card required.

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FAQ

How safe is Java?

Java is not inherently unsafe, but it is possible for developers to introduce vulnerabilities to their Java code if they are not experienced with Security in the language, or are working without the help of security tools like Snyk.

Examples of Java Vulnerabilities

Java vulnerabilities include XML external entity injection, insecure deserialization, directory traversal, and more. To learn more about Java vulnerabilities and how to fix them, check out Snyk Learn.

How can Snyk help secure Java?

Snyk scans your Java applications for vulnerabilities in real time and provides suggested fix advice for quick remediation. 

What Java vulnerabilities can Snyk identify?

Snyk can identify Java code, open source libraries, and container vulnerabilities. Examples of Java vulnerabilities include cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and insecure hash.

Where does Snyk fit into your Java workflow?

Snyk integrates easily in your existing tools and workflows throughout the SDLC, including the CLI, IDE, Git repos, and container registries. Snyk supports Java IDEs including IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code, and Eclipse, so you can find and fix Java vulnerabilities in-line with suggested fix advice. Snyk integrates with your favorite SCMs to provide continuous repo monitoring, PR scans, and suggested fix PRs.