chore: harden npm supply chain controls (#11157)

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ Please add a detailed description of how to review this PR.
 
 #### UI
 - [ ] All issue/task requirements work as expected on the UI
+- [ ] If this PR adds or updates npm dependencies, include package-health evidence (maintenance, popularity, known vulnerabilities, license, release age) and explain why existing/native alternatives are insufficient.
 - [ ] Screenshots/Video of the functionality flow (if applicable) - Mobile (X < 640px)
 - [ ] Screenshots/Video of the functionality flow (if applicable) - Table (640px > X < 1024px)
 - [ ] Screenshots/Video of the functionality flow (if applicable) - Desktop (X > 1024px)

.github/workflows/ui-tests.yml

@@ -132,6 +132,10 @@ jobs:
         if: steps.check-changes.outputs.any_changed == 'true'
         run: pnpm run healthcheck
 
+      - name: Run pnpm audit
+        if: steps.check-changes.outputs.any_changed == 'true'
+        run: pnpm run audit
+
       - name: Run unit tests (all - critical paths changed)
         if: steps.check-changes.outputs.any_changed == 'true' && steps.critical-changes.outputs.any_changed == 'true'
         run: |