In 2023, the United States experienced a significant surge in supply chain cyber-attacks, impacting 2,769 organizations and highlighting the vulnerability of software supply chains, especially those relying on open-source software (OSS). The widespread use of OSS, which makes up a substantial portion of most applications, brings both productivity benefits and security challenges, necessitating diligent maintenance and regular updates to address known vulnerabilities. Outdated dependencies pose a considerable security risk, as they can be easily exploited by attackers due to well-documented vulnerabilities, and also lead to integration issues and degraded performance. The lack of support for certain dependencies further complicates debugging and maintenance, underscoring the need for actively maintaining dependencies to ensure the security and functionality of applications. Developers, team leaders, and security professionals are advised to adopt best practices such as automating dependency management, maintaining a regular update schedule, adhering to semantic versioning, and prioritizing security updates to mitigate risks. Engaging with the community around dependencies and documenting them thoroughly can also provide valuable support and insights for managing updates effectively.