Provide comprehensive identification and provenance information for the open-source component under evaluation. Accurate metadata is critical for legal traceability and risk assessment.
Component Name
Exact Version Number
Release Date of This Version
Primary Repository URL
Specific Commit Hash or Tag
Official Package Registry URL
Programming Language(s)
Supported Platforms & Architectures
Is this component actively maintained?
Project Age in Years
Number of Maintainers/Contributors
Project Maturity Classification
Stable/Production Ready
Beta/Pre-Release
Alpha/Experimental
Deprecated/Legacy
Brief Description of Component Functionality and Use Case
Does the component have a documented governance model or foundation affiliation?
Estimated Weekly Download Count (from package registry)
Is commercial support or an enterprise version available?
Does the component include any bundled dependencies?
Direct Dependencies Requiring Separate Clearance
Dependency Name | Version Range | Already Cleared? | Clearance Reference ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Is comprehensive documentation available?
Attach SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) if available
Accurate license identification and copyleft analysis are mandatory for determining legal obligations, disclosure requirements, and compatibility with proprietary commercial products. Incomplete or inaccurate license data will result in automatic rejection.
Primary Declared License (SPDX Identifier)
Has the license been OSI or FSF approved?
Are there multiple or dual licensing scenarios?
Does the component contain code under different licenses?
Copyleft Strength Classification
Permissive (e.g., MIT, BSD, Apache)
Weak Copyleft (e.g., LGPL, MPL, EPL)
Strong Copyleft (e.g., GPL, AGPL)
Not Applicable (Public Domain, CC0)
Is this license on the company's pre-approved permissive license list?
Does the license include an explicit patent grant?
Does the license contain a 'attribution' or 'notice' requirement?
Does the license impose trademark or branding restrictions?
Are there any known license conflicts with your product's existing dependencies?
Has this specific component version been previously reviewed by Legal?
Is a commercial license or alternative licensing available for purchase?
License Risk Assessment Matrix
Very Low Risk | Low Risk | Moderate Risk | High Risk | Very High Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
License clarity and unambiguity | |||||
Compatibility with proprietary code | |||||
Attribution complexity | |||||
Patent protection strength | |||||
Litigation history of license type |
Attach LICENSE file or legal text from repository
Security vulnerabilities in third-party components pose significant risks to enterprise products. Provide comprehensive security audit results. Incomplete security assessment will delay approval.
Have you scanned this component using an approved SAST tool?
Have you scanned this component using an approved SCA (Software Composition Analysis) tool?
Are there any known CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) for this version?
Does the component have any unfixed HIGH or CRITICAL severity vulnerabilities?
Known Security Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Status
CVE Identifier | Severity (CVSS Score) | Is Component Affected? | Fixed Version | Patch Available? | Mitigation Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Has the component been analyzed for supply chain security risks?
Does the component contain any cryptographic implementations?
Has the component been tested for malware or malicious code?
Does the project have a documented security policy and responsive security team?
Have secrets, credentials, or API keys been discovered in the codebase?
Overall Security Maturity Rating (1-5 scale)
Security Risk Factor Assessment
Code complexity and attack surface | |
Historical vulnerability density | |
Patch application velocity | |
Security testing coverage | |
Maintainer security responsiveness |
Attach SAST/SCA scan reports and SBOM
Evaluate how this open-source component will be integrated into commercial products and assess risks of proprietary IP exposure, competitive disadvantage, and long-term maintainability. This section determines business risk and strategic alignment.
Integration Architecture Model
Static Linking
Dynamic Linking
Source Code Inclusion
Service/Process Isolation
Network API Dependency (SaaS)
Containerized Microservice
Will you modify the original open-source code?
Will the component be distributed to end customers?
Could this component become a critical dependency for core product functionality?
Does the component expose proprietary algorithms or business logic?
Will customers have direct access to this component's API or source code?
Could this component create a competitive differentiation risk?
Are there export control or sanctions compliance considerations?
Does the component process personal data or impact data privacy?
Business Justification for Component Selection
Alternative Solutions Evaluated
Alternative Name | License Type | Technical Fit (1-5) | Legal Risk (1-5) | Cost (if commercial) | Reason for Rejection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Is there a documented plan for long-term maintenance and updates?
Will this component require custom fork creation?
Business & Strategic Risk Assessment
Very Low Risk | Low Risk | Medium Risk | High Risk | Critical Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alignment with product roadmap | |||||
Vendor lock-in potential | |||||
Migration complexity if replacement needed | |||||
Supportability and debugging effort | |||||
Total cost of ownership impact |
Attach architecture diagram showing integration boundaries
Final risk assessment and executive approval section. All previous sections must be fully completed before submission. Incomplete forms will be returned without review.
Has the requestor completed all mandatory fields in Sections 1-4?
Has the component been reviewed in a Technical Architecture Review Board meeting?
Has the Legal/IP team conducted preliminary license analysis?
Executive Summary of Risks and Benefits
Overall Risk Sentiment Assessment
Legal/IP risk level | |
Cybersecurity risk level | |
Business continuity risk | |
Strategic alignment | |
Overall recommendation confidence |
Risk Mitigation Plan and Timeline
Risk Category | Mitigation Action | Owner | Target Date | Success Criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Are there any identified showstopper issues blocking approval?
Has a rollback plan been documented if component approval is later rescinded?
Requestor Name
Requestor Department
Submission Timestamp
Requestor Digital Signature - I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
Engineering Manager Name
Engineering Manager Approval - I endorse this request and confirm technical due diligence has been performed
Chief Technology Officer Name
CTO Clearance - I approve the technical and business risk acceptance for integration
Lead IP Counsel Name
Legal Clearance - I approve the license compliance and IP risk posture for this component
Final Approval Date
Clearance Reference ID (to be assigned by Legal)
Is conditional approval granted with mandatory follow-up reviews?
IMPORTANT: This clearance is valid only for the specific version and use case documented. Any changes to version, integration method, or distribution model require resubmission of this form for re-approval.