In January 2025, Sergey Kofman focused on security patching and dependency management for the NuGetGallery repository. He addressed a vulnerability by upgrading the System.Text.Json library to a secure version and updated Microsoft.Identity.Web to maintain compatibility with the new dependency. Sergey modified XML-based Web.config assembly binding redirects to ensure runtime stability after these updates. His work mitigated risks associated with transitive dependencies and aligned the project with current security standards. Although no new features were introduced during this period, Sergey’s targeted bug fix demonstrated a methodical approach to maintaining secure, reliable software through careful dependency and configuration management.