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The website CVE to EPSS provides a valuable resource for cybersecurity teams to assess Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) scores for the latest CVEs. This helps vulnerability management teams prioritize risks more effectively amid the constant influx of new vulnerabilities.
The source code is available on GitHub, allowing security professionals to run the tool locally for internal assessments.
You Should Know:
- How to Fetch EPSS Data via Command Line
You can retrieve EPSS scores for a CVE usingcurl:curl "https://www.cve2epss.com/api/cve/CVE-2023-1234"
Replace `CVE-2023-1234` with your target CVE ID.
2. Running the EPSS Tool Locally
Clone the GitHub repository and set it up:
git clone https://github.com/[REPO_PATH].git cd cve2epss pip install -r requirements.txt python app.py
3. Automating CVE Checks with Bash
Create a script to check multiple CVEs:
#!/bin/bash
CVES=("CVE-2023-1234" "CVE-2023-5678")
for CVE in "${CVES[@]}"; do
echo "Checking $CVE..."
curl -s "https://www.cve2epss.com/api/cve/$CVE" | jq .
done
(Install `jq` for JSON parsing: sudo apt install jq)
4. Integrating EPSS into SIEM/SOC Workflows
Use Python to fetch and log EPSS data:
import requests
def get_epss_score(cve):
response = requests.get(f"https://www.cve2epss.com/api/cve/{cve}")
return response.json()
print(get_epss_score("CVE-2023-1234"))
5. Windows PowerShell Alternative
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "https://www.cve2epss.com/api/cve/CVE-2023-1234" | ConvertTo-Json
What Undercode Say:
EPSS is a game-changer for vulnerability management, but automation is key. Use Linux commands (curl, jq, grep) to parse EPSS data efficiently. Windows admins can leverage PowerShell for similar checks. Always integrate threat feeds (osquery, Elasticsearch) for real-time CVE tracking.
For deeper analysis, consider:
– `nmap –script vuln` to scan for known vulnerabilities.
– `vuls` (Linux vulnerability scanner) for automated reporting.
– `trivy` for containerized environments.
Prioritize patching based on EPSS + CVSS combined scores.
Expected Output:
{
"cve": "CVE-2023-1234",
"epss_score": "0.95",
"percentile": "99.8"
}
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