Getting your Salesforce managed package approved for AppExchange is essential. The Salesforce Security Review ensures every app meets strict security, trust, and compliance standards. If you're preparing your first managed package, you’re in the right place.
Learn more from the Salesforce Managed Package Guide.

Salesforce hosts thousands of third-party apps, and the ecosystem relies heavily on trust. The review protects customer data and ensures compliant behavior across enterprise environments.
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Salesforce scans for:

• Vulnerable code patterns

• Proper CRUD/FLS enforcement

• Secure integrations

• Authentication controls

• Web vulnerabilities

Understanding the Importance of Security in the AppExchange Ecosystem

Security is central to the platform. Learn more about packaging essentials:
Salesforce Managed Package (Appnigma)

A failed review results in delays, additional fixes, and extra testing cycles.

Key Requirements Before Submitting Your Managed Package

Ensure proper visibility, packaging integrity, and version management.

Reserve your namespace prefix and configure LMO settings.
Learn about namespace setup.

Provide guides, diagrams, and support notes for the reviewers.

Technical Security Checkpoints You Must Pass

Follow secure coding standards and avoid unsafe operations.
Learn more about Salesforce Integrations on Appnigma.

This is the top reason apps fail review.

Use dynamic references and avoid static IDs.

Use bulk-safe code and avoid inefficient patterns.

Follow secure OAuth flows:
Salesforce OAuth 2.0

Use Named Credentials, encrypted fields, and protected metadata.

Follow the official security rules from:
Lightning Web Security

Validate payloads and prevent accidental data exposure.

Static Code Analysis and Tools to Use

Recommended tools for review readiness:

• PMD

• CodeScan

• Checkmarx

Common Reasons Salesforce Rejects Packages

• Missing CRUD/FLS

• Weak or insecure integrations

• Unsafe JavaScript patterns

• Poor error handling

Preparing Your AppExchange Security Review Submission

Include:

• Threat model

• Data flow diagrams

• Pen test documentation

• Permission testing results

What Happens After You Submit

The review usually takes 4–6 weeks.

Provide fixes, documentation, and test evidence.

Once everything is corrected, resubmit without penalties.

Best Practices to Speed Up Approval

• Follow recommendations from the Salesforce scanner

• Keep package components minimal

• Test the entire package in a fresh org

Conclusion

Preparing your managed package for the Salesforce Security Review ensures trust, reduces risk, and sets your product up for AppExchange success.

A secure app isn’t just necessary—it’s smart business.

FAQs

1. How long does the Salesforce Security Review take?
Usually 4–6 weeks.

2. Do all managed packages need a security review?
Yes.

3. Can I skip CRUD/FLS enforcement?
No.

4. Are external integrations allowed?
Yes, if secure.

5. Can I use JavaScript libraries in LWC?
Yes, if Lightning Web Security–compliant.