github: Code scanning adds a mitigated alert dismissal reason

· Sujith Quintelier · Aug. 21, 2026, 3:22 a.m.
github Vulnerabilities code scanning Software Security
Summary
The GitHub code scanning feature now allows users to dismiss alerts by marking them as 'Mitigated' when vulnerabilities exist but are countered by external controls like web application firewalls or network protections.
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