analyze-cve

Trace code paths from user input to vulnerable sinks and generate exploit requests for Burp Suite.

99|10|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/0x0pointer/agent-smith --skill analyze-cve
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Skill: analyze-cve
Source: https://github.com/0x0pointer/agent-smith/tree/main/skills/analyze-cve
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0x0pointer/agent-smith --skill analyze-cve

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of analyzing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) to determine their real-world exploitability within your project's codebase, significantly reducing manual analysis time and improving security posture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vulnerability Tracing: Traces vulnerable code paths from user input to vulnerable functions within your application.
  • Exploitability Assessment: Assesses the likelihood of a CVE being exploitable based on data flow and security controls.
  • Proof-of-Concept Generation: Creates HTTP requests for Burp Suite to test and validate identified vulnerabilities.
  • Use Case: A security engineer needs to quickly assess if a newly disclosed CVE affecting a critical dependency poses an actual risk to their production application. This Skill can rapidly analyze the codebase for vulnerable function usage and user input flow, providing a clear exploitability rating and a ready-to-use exploit request.

Quick Start

Analyze CVE-2023-1234 for the 'requests' library version 2.28.1, using the provided CVE link.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyze-cve

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

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How do I analyze a CVE vulnerability in my project dependencies?

To analyze a CVE vulnerability, you provide detailed CVE information including links. The tool traces code paths from user input to vulnerable sinks and generates proof-of-concept exploits for testing.

Can I generate exploit PoCs for Burp Suite from a CVE?

Yes, you can generate exploit PoCs for Burp Suite. The tool creates HTTP requests designed for Burp Suite to test and validate identified vulnerabilities within your application codebase.

How does code tracing work for vulnerability analysis?

Code tracing for vulnerability analysis works by examining application code for vulnerable function usage. It tracks data flow from user input to vulnerable sinks to assess real-world exploitability.

Do I need detailed CVE links to perform security assessments?

Yes, you need detailed CVE information including links to perform comprehensive analysis. Providing these links ensures accurate vulnerability analysis, code tracing, and proof-of-concept generation.

Does this vulnerability analysis support multiple programming languages?

Yes, vulnerability analysis supports multiple programming languages and frameworks. It examines application code across different languages to identify vulnerable function usage and trace data flow.

What is the best way to assess if a CVE affects my production code?

The best way to assess if a CVE affects your production code is to trace vulnerable code paths and evaluate data flow. This tool provides an exploitability rating based on security controls.