authenticated-SKILL.md

Perform credentialed vulnerability assessments across Linux, Windows, and SNMP targets.

Updated Apr 20, 2026

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Skill: authenticated-SKILL.md
Source: https://github.com/DCx7C5/ai-marketplace/tree/main/skills/vulnerabilities/scanning/authenticated
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DCx7C5/ai-marketplace --skill authenticated-skill-md

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, urllib3, paramiko, pywinrm, impacket, pysnmp, pandas, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Credentialed vulnerability scanning solves the challenge of incomplete vulnerability detection by verifying with authenticated access to hosts to inspect installed software, patches, and configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Credentialed checks across Linux and Windows targets (SSH, WinRM, SMB) plus SNMPv3 and network devices
Deep local enumeration to identify patch levels, configurations, and installed packages
Use Case: Security teams performing regular audits or incident response can quickly validate credential coverage and detect hidden weaknesses

Quick Start

Run the Credential Validator against a targets list with a credentials JSON file to pre-check access and generate a report.

Frequently Asked Questions about authenticated-SKILL.md

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

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What is credentialed vulnerability scanning and how does it detect missing patches?▼

Credentialed vulnerability scanning uses valid credentials to log into hosts and inspect installed software, patches, and configurations. This authenticated access reveals hidden weaknesses and verifies patch levels that unauthenticated network scans miss.

Does authenticated scanning work with both Linux and Windows targets?▼

Yes, authenticated scanning supports Linux, Windows, and SNMP targets. It connects via SSH, WinRM, SMB, and SNMPv3 to perform deep local enumeration of installed packages, patches, and configurations across these environments.

How do I run a credentialed vulnerability assessment using Nessus API?▼

Run a credentialed vulnerability assessment by configuring a credentialed scanner like Nessus API, providing a targets list and credentials JSON file, then executing the Credential Validator to pre-check access and generate a report on installed software and patches.

What credentials do I need to prepare for authenticated vulnerability checks?▼

You need service accounts with least-privilege access and secure credential storage. The workflow requires credentials formatted for SSH, WinRM, SMB, and SNMPv3 protocols to log into hosts and inspect installed software and configurations.

What are the limitations of credentialed vulnerability scanning?▼

Credentialed vulnerability scanning limitations include the requirement for valid credentials and a configured credentialed scanner like Nessus API. Without proper least-privilege service accounts, secure credential storage, and network access via SSH or WinRM, the deep local enumeration cannot execute.