agentic-security:security-explain-cve

Explain CVEs, GHSA findings, and scanner findings in plain English.

73|15|Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Clear-Capabilities/agentic-security --skill agentic-security-security-explain-cve
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Skill: agentic-security:security-explain-cve
Source: https://github.com/Clear-Capabilities/agentic-security/tree/main/skills/security-explain-cve
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Clear-Capabilities/agentic-security --skill agentic-security-security-explain-cve

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Explain CVEs, GHSA findings, and scanner findings in plain English.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explain vulnerabilities by ID with plain-language summaries suitable for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Leverage local caches first (MCP) to minimize network usage and ensure fast responses.
  • Provide a structured explainer including what it means, how an attacker abuses it, worst-case impact, and concrete fixes.
  • Offer a narrative mode for non-technical audiences to understand the risk and remediation.

Quick Start

Ask me to explain CVE-2024-1234, a GHSA, or a specific scanner finding in plain English.

Frequently Asked Questions about agentic-security:security-explain-cve

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I explain a CVE vulnerability in plain English for non-technical stakeholders?

Use this Skill to translate a CVE into a plain-language summary covering what the vulnerability means, how attackers abuse it, worst-case impact, and concrete fixes.

What does a GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) finding mean and how can it be exploited?

A GHSA finding describes a specific software vulnerability; this Skill fetches the advisory details and renders the exploitation method, worst-case impact, and remediation steps in plain English.

Can I get a plain English explanation of a scanner finding using its CWE identifier?

Yes, you can reference a scanner finding or CWE identifier, and the Skill will provide a structured explainer detailing the vulnerability's meaning, abuse potential, and concrete fixes.

How are vulnerability explanations generated without excessive network usage?

The Skill performs local MCP lookups first to minimize network usage and ensure fast responses, then fetches additional finding explanations only when needed to render the final summary.

Does this vulnerability explainer provide concrete remediation steps or just a summary?

It provides concrete fixes alongside a structured narrative explaining the vulnerability, how an attacker abuses it, and the worst-case impact for both technical and non-technical audiences.

When do I need a narrative mode for explaining security vulnerabilities?

You need narrative mode when presenting CVE or GHSA findings to non-technical audiences, allowing them to understand the risk and remediation without needing deep technical knowledge.