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cve-analyzer

Analyze CVE applicability and mitigations for NixOS deployments.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#security#vulnerability#analysis#remediation#nixos#mitigation#cve
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/clearcmos/nixos --skill cve-analyzer
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Skill: cve-analyzer
Source: https://github.com/clearcmos/nixos/tree/main/claude-config/skills/cve-analyzer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clearcmos/nixos --skill cve-analyzer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the in-depth analysis of security vulnerabilities (CVEs) specifically within your NixOS deployment, providing clear, actionable remediation steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CVE Applicability Check: Determines if a CVE affects your running services and their versions.
  • Mitigation Detection: Identifies existing security measures already in place within your configuration.
  • Actionable Remediation: Provides precise configuration changes, including file paths and exact settings, to fix vulnerabilities.
  • Use Case: When a new critical CVE is announced, you can ask the Skill to analyze its relevance to your NixOS servers, check if you're already protected, and if not, tell you exactly which lines in which files to change to secure your systems.

Quick Start

Analyze CVE-2023-12345 against my NixOS configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about cve-analyzer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a CVE affects my NixOS deployment?▼

To check if a CVE affects your NixOS deployment, analyze the vulnerability against your running services and versions. This determines applicability by researching CVE details and inspecting NixOS module source code for accurate vulnerability assessment.

Can I detect existing security mitigations for NixOS configuration?▼

You can detect existing security mitigations within your NixOS configuration by inspecting the runtime state and module source code. This identifies security measures already in place, ensuring accurate vulnerability assessment before applying new remediation steps.

How do I get actionable remediation steps for vulnerabilities in NixOS?▼

To get actionable remediation steps for vulnerabilities in NixOS, analyze the CVE against your deployment to receive precise configuration changes. This provides exact file paths and specific settings required to fix the identified security vulnerabilities.

Does CVE analysis work with custom NixOS module source code?▼

CVE analysis works with custom NixOS module source code by inspecting the modules and runtime state directly. This approach ensures accurate vulnerability assessment and mitigation recommendations tailored to your specific deployment configuration.

What is the best way to secure NixOS servers when a critical CVE is announced?▼

The best way to secure NixOS servers when a critical CVE is announced is to perform a deep context-aware analysis. This checks if you are already protected and provides exact file paths and configuration values to change if remediation is required.

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