vulnerability-scanner

Scan dependencies, source code, and configurations for security vulnerabilities.

2|1|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gil-kapel/cursor-course-2026 --skill vulnerability-scanner-gil-kapel
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Skill: vulnerability-scanner
Source: https://github.com/gil-kapel/cursor-course-2026/tree/main/course/he_course/module-02-skills-and-agents/lesson-2.8-security-agent/bundled-skills/vulnerability-scanner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gil-kapel/cursor-course-2026 --skill vulnerability-scanner-gil-kapel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires subprocess, json, os, re, argparse, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers and security professionals detect vulnerabilities, insecure code patterns, and misconfigurations in their projects, preventing potential cyber threats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Security Analysis: Performs dependency audits, secret scans, pattern detection, and configuration checks seamlessly across codebases.
  • Risk Identification: Highlights critical vulnerabilities such as exposed secrets, unsafe code patterns, and insecure settings, enabling timely remediation.
  • Use Case: A DevOps team runs this Skill on a deployment pipeline to ensure code and dependencies adhere to security best practices before release.

Quick Start

Run the security scan script on your project directory to automatically identify vulnerabilities and security risks.

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 source code and dependencies for security vulnerabilities automatically?

To scan source code and dependencies for security vulnerabilities automatically, run the provided security scan script on your project directory to identify exposed secrets, unsafe patterns, and insecure settings.

What does a dependency audit and secret scan check for in a software project?

A dependency audit and secret scan checks software projects for known vulnerabilities in external libraries, exposed secrets, unsafe code patterns, and insecure configuration settings to prevent potential cyber threats.

Can I run static analysis and configuration checks on my codebase before deployment?

Yes, you can run static analysis and configuration checks on your codebase before deployment. DevOps teams use this in deployment pipelines to ensure code and dependencies adhere to security best practices before release.

Does this vulnerability scanner work with Python scripts and subprocess modules?

Yes, this vulnerability scanner works with Python scripts and utilizes subprocess, json, os, re, and argparse modules to perform comprehensive security assessments, static analysis, and external dependency checks.

What is the best way to identify misconfigurations and exposed secrets in a codebase?

The best way to identify misconfigurations and exposed secrets in a codebase is to perform automated security analysis combining pattern detection, configuration checks, and dependency audits for actionable risk remediation insights.

What are the limitations of automated code analysis for detecting attack vectors?

Automated code analysis for detecting attack vectors is limited to identifying static patterns, dependency vulnerabilities, and insecure configurations, meaning it may not catch complex runtime vulnerabilities or zero-day exploits.