vulnerability-scanner

Scan software code and configuration for known vulnerabilities using regex patterns and system tools.

1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devopstales/aiskillgrid --skill vulnerability-scanner-devopstales
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Skill: vulnerability-scanner
Source: https://github.com/devopstales/aiskillgrid/tree/main/.agents/skills/vulnerability-scanner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devopstales/aiskillgrid --skill vulnerability-scanner-devopstales

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pypdf, pdfplumber, pdf2image, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive solution for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in software projects, helping maintain secure code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security Scanning: Automatically scan for common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and misconfigurations.
  • Dependency Checks: Validate the integrity of dependencies and their security posture.
  • Secrets Detection: Identify and report on hardcoded secrets within the codebase.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new version of your application, run the vulnerability-scanner to ensure that it is free of known security issues.

Quick Start

Run the security scan for your project by executing the script in the 'scripts' directory: python scripts/security_scan.py /path/to/project.

Frequently Asked Questions about vulnerability-scanner

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

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How do I scan my codebase for security vulnerabilities before deployment?

Vulnerability scanning for software projects identifies and reports threats like SQL injection, XSS, and hardcoded secrets using regex patterns and system tools. It operates via a script-based approach to verify application security postulates and perform dependency integrity checks.

Can I detect hardcoded secrets and validate dependency integrity in my project?

Yes, vulnerability scanning detects hardcoded secrets within the codebase and validates the security posture of dependencies. The scanner checks dependency integrity using regex patterns and system tools to ensure your project is free of known security issues before deployment.

What is the best way to automate code review for software security threats?

Automating code review for software security is best handled by running a script-based vulnerability scanner that detects known threats and misconfigurations. It identifies security issues in code and configuration using regex patterns, streamlining the project security audit process.

Does vulnerability scanning work with Python projects and what dependencies are required?

Vulnerability scanning works with Python projects and requires dependencies like pypdf, pdfplumber, and pdf2image. The scanner executes Python scripts to verify application security postulates and detect known threats using various regex patterns and system tools.

What types of misconfigurations and common vulnerabilities can a security scan detect?

A security scan detects common vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, hardcoded secrets, and configuration misconfigurations. The script-based scanner uses regex patterns and system tools to identify these known threats in software code and configuration during project security audits.

When should I run a dependency check and vulnerability scan in my development workflow?

Run a dependency check and vulnerability scan before deploying a new application version to ensure it is free of known security issues. Scanning validates dependency integrity and detects code vulnerabilities, making it essential for pre-deployment project security audits.