coreos-cve-validator

Validate CVEs against RHCOS RPM packages for specific OCP versions.

48|31|Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#vulnerability analysis #OCP #CVE validation #RHCOS #Red Hat VEX

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npx skills add https://github.com/RHEcosystemAppEng/agentic-plugins --skill coreos-cve-validator

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Skill: coreos-cve-validator
Source: https://github.com/RHEcosystemAppEng/agentic-plugins/tree/main/ocp-admin/skills/coreos-cve-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RHEcosystemAppEng/agentic-plugins --skill coreos-cve-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill validates CVEs against Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS (RHCOS) in specific OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) versions by checking RPM packages and Red Hat VEX data.

Core Features & Use Cases

CVE Validation: Check CVEs against RHCOS for a specific OCP version.
CoreOS Metadata Extraction: Extract RPM packages from the CoreOS image for matching against CVEs.
RPM Package Matching: Search for affected RPM packages and check for vulnerabilities.
Red Hat VEX Validation: Fetch and validate the Red Hat VEX summary for each CVE.

Quick Start

Use the coreos-cve-validator skill to validate CVE-2021-3156 against OCP version 4.6.

Frequently Asked Questions about coreos-cve-validator

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

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How do I validate a CVE against RHCOS for a specific OCP version?▼

To validate a CVE against RHCOS for a specific OCP version, the skill checks RPM packages extracted from the CoreOS image and matches them against Red Hat VEX data to confirm vulnerabilities. It requires access to Red Hat VEX data and RPM package lists.

What is Red Hat VEX data used for in CVE validation?▼

Red Hat VEX data is used in CVE validation to fetch and validate the vulnerability summary for each CVE. The skill matches affected RPM packages from the RHCOS image against this VEX data to determine vulnerability status.

How does RPM package matching work for RHCOS vulnerability analysis?▼

RPM package matching for RHCOS vulnerability analysis works by extracting RPM packages from the CoreOS image, then searching for affected packages and checking them against specific CVEs using Red Hat VEX data. This verifies if the packages are vulnerable.

Do I need Red Hat VEX data and RPM package lists to check OCP vulnerabilities?▼

Yes, you need Red Hat VEX data and RPM package lists to check OCP vulnerabilities because the validation process depends on fetching VEX summaries and matching them against the RPM packages extracted from the RHCOS image.

Can I extract CoreOS metadata to search for affected RPM packages?▼

Yes, you can extract CoreOS metadata to search for affected RPM packages. The skill extracts RPM packages from the CoreOS image specifically to match them against CVEs and validate vulnerabilities for the target OCP version.