We've tried automated SAST fixes before (Fortify Auto-Remediation, Veracode Fix). Why is Pixee different?
Those tools are extensions of their detection platforms—they generate generic patches without understanding your codebase. Industry baseline for these tools is sub-20% merge rates.
Pixee achieves a 76% merge acceptance rate because we:
- Use YOUR existing validation libraries (not generic replacements)
- Match YOUR coding conventions and architectural patterns
- Understand YOUR SAST findings in application context
- Provide clear explanations that make sense to YOUR developers
We're not generating generic fixes; we're creating context-aware changes developers actually trust.
How is Pixee different from Veracode Fix, Snyk Fix, or other SAST vendor solutions?
Those tools are locked to their own scanning platforms. Pixee is purpose-built as a Resolution Layer that works with ALL your SAST investments:
- Scanner-Agnostic: Works with 50+ SAST tools simultaneously
- Unified Workflow: Single pane of glass for all scanner outputs
- Better Accuracy: Validates findings across multiple scanners
- Higher Quality: 76% merge rate vs. their sub-20% average
Think of Pixee as the "last mile" that turns ALL your SAST investments into actual risk reduction.
How do you eliminate 60-70% false positives from SAST output?
We use reachability analysis to validate which SAST findings are actually exploitable in YOUR code context:
- Code Path Analysis: Is the vulnerable code actually reachable?
- Authentication Context: Is it behind authentication boundaries?
- Input Validation: Are there defensive layers already in place?
- Runtime Behavior: Would this actually execute in production?
Example: Your SAST tool flags SQL injection in dead code. Pixee recognizes it's unreachable and filters it out. Result: 2,000 low-fidelity alerts become 50 high-fidelity fixes.
How does Pixee ensure AI-generated fixes are production-quality?
Every fix passes through three independent validation layers before reaching your developers—most fixes are rejected before you ever see them:
Layer 1: Constrained Generation
- AI receives only security-relevant code context and established remediation patterns (OWASP, SANS)
- Prompts include specific coding pattern examples from industry standards
- No experimental approaches—only proven security controls
Layer 2: Fix Evaluation Agent (Independent AI Validator)
- A separate AI inference call with different context validates each generated fix
- Multi-dimensional quality rubric with strict thresholds:
- Safety: No behavior changes except fixing the vulnerability; no breaking API changes
- Effectiveness: Correctly addresses the security issue without requiring manual refinement
- Cleanliness: Proper formatting, indentation, no extraneous changes
- Fixes failing any threshold are automatically rejected—never shown to developers
- Only fixes passing all quality gates reach code review
Layer 3: Your Existing Controls
- PR-only workflow (never direct commits)
- Your code review processes apply
- Your CI/CD test suites validate changes
- Your SAST tools re-scan the proposed fixes
- Standard Git rollback available
The result: Developers review production-quality fixes that have already been validated by AI before human review even begins. The 76% merge rate proves the quality controls work.
Can you really fix thousands of SAST findings automatically?
Yes, with proven results across some of the largest companies in the world:
- Fortune 500 Financial Institution: Cleared 2,000 SAST findings in 60 days
- Global Investment Firm: Resolved 5,000 vulnerabilities in 90 days
- Leading SaaS Platform: Reduced SAST backlog by 74% in first quarter
The key: Pixee handles BOTH automatic triage (eliminating 60-70% false positives) AND fixes (76% merge rate). **Our Fix Evaluation Agent rejects low-quality fixes automatically**, so your team only sees production-ready changes. Your developers focus on the complex 26-30% that genuinely need human expertise.
We run Fortify/Checkmarx on-premises. Will Pixee work with our deployment?
Yes. Pixee offers complete on-premise and air-gapped deployment options:
- Your code never leaves your environment
- SAST results stay in your data center
- Full functionality with self-hosted deployment
- SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliant
We support self-hosted SAST integrations running in your data center or VPC with the same 76% merge rate and 74% triage reduction.
What if our developers don't trust AI-generated code?
That skepticism is healthy—and exactly why Pixee works differently. We don't ask developers to trust AI blindly. Every fix passes through multiple validation layers before it even reaches code review:
Independent Quality Validation
- Fix Evaluation Agent validates each fix using a separate AI inference call
- Strict quality rubric covering Safety, Effectiveness, and Cleanliness
- Fixes failing quality thresholds are automatically rejected—never shown to developers
- Developers only see fixes that passed all automated quality gates
Developer-Centric Review Experience:
- Reviewers, Not Authors: 5-minute review vs. 6-hour implementation
- Familiar Patterns: Fixes use YOUR libraries and conventions
- Clear Explanations: Every change documented with CVE context
- Full Control: Standard git workflow, rollback anytime
Your Quality Gates Still Apply:
- All changes flow through your code review process
- Your CI/CD pipelines test every fix
- Your SAST tools re-scan proposed changes
- Nothing reaches production without your approval
The 76% merge rate speaks for itself—developers trust Pixee because the fixes are pre-validated by AI, make sense in their codebase context, and integrate with their existing quality controls.
Does Pixee replace our SAST tools?
No, Pixee amplifies your SAST investment:
- Keep using Fortify, Checkmarx, Veracode, or SonarQube
- Pixee makes them 10x more valuable by fixing what they find
- Turns "vulnerability theater" into actual risk reduction
- Transforms AppSec from bottleneck to force multiplier
We're the Resolution Layer that makes your Detection Layer actionable.
How can I get started with Pixee?
Schedule a call with us and we'll help you evaluate your organization's needs to get you started with the right Pixee setup!