CVE aggregator with alert feed
Why Choose This Project
Keeping track of known vulnerabilities is critical for any organization’s cybersecurity posture. New CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) are published daily across multiple platforms, making it difficult to monitor all potential threats manually. This project consolidates CVE data from multiple sources, analyzes them for relevance, and delivers real-time alerts to administrators, helping organizations proactively manage vulnerabilities before exploitation occurs.
What You Get
A centralized platform that aggregates CVE information from public databases (like NVD, MITRE) and threat intelligence feeds. Users receive filtered alerts based on system relevance, severity, or software assets. The platform provides dashboards for tracking vulnerabilities, generates reports, and supports integration with internal ticketing or patch management systems.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| User Authentication | Secure login for admins and security personnel |
| CVE Aggregation | Collect CVE data from multiple trusted sources and feeds |
| Relevance Filtering | Filter CVEs based on software, OS, or department relevance |
| Severity Scoring | Prioritize vulnerabilities using CVSS scores (Critical, High, Medium, Low) |
| Real-Time Alerts | Email/SMS/push notifications for new or high-risk CVEs |
| Dashboard Visualization | Graphical representation of vulnerabilities by severity, asset, or date |
| Reporting Module | Generate reports on detected vulnerabilities and mitigation status |
| API Integration | Optional REST API for integration with patch management or ticketing tools |
| Audit Logs | Maintain history of CVEs and alert delivery for compliance |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend Layer | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap for responsive UI |
| Backend Layer | Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Flask |
| Database Layer | MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL for storing CVE metadata, alerts, and logs |
| CVE Aggregation Layer | REST API consumption, web scraping, XML/JSON parsing |
| Notification Layer | Email/SMS integration via SMTP, Twilio, or other messaging APIs |
| Security Layer | HTTPS, JWT / OAuth2 for authentication and role-based access |
| Optional Libraries & APIs | Cron jobs for automated feed updates, Chart.js / D3.js for dashboards |
Working Flow
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User Login – Secure authentication for admins and security staff.
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CVE Feed Collection – Automatically fetch CVE data from NVD, MITRE, and other feeds at scheduled intervals.
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Parsing & Normalization – Extract and normalize CVE metadata (ID, description, affected products, CVSS score, published date).
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Filtering & Prioritization – Filter CVEs relevant to the organization’s software stack and assign severity levels.
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Alert Trigger – Real-time notifications sent to admins for critical or high-risk vulnerabilities.
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Dashboard Visualization – Display trends, top affected software, and vulnerability distribution by severity.
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Reporting & Export – Generate periodic vulnerability reports for compliance or internal review.
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Audit Logging – Maintain complete history of CVE ingestion, alerts, and admin actions.
Main Modules
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Authentication Module → Secure login and role management
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CVE Aggregation Module → Fetch and normalize CVE data from multiple sources
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Filtering & Prioritization Module → Identify CVEs relevant to organization systems and assets
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Alert & Notification Module → Send real-time alerts to admins for critical vulnerabilities
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Dashboard Module → Visualize aggregated CVE data, trends, and severity distribution
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Reporting Module → Generate PDF/CSV reports for internal audits or compliance
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API Module → Optional REST API to provide CVE data to other systems
Security Features
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HTTPS-secured portal and API endpoints
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JWT/OAuth2 authentication for secure access
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Role-based access control for sensitive modules
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Real-time alerts for critical or high-severity CVEs
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Audit logs for tracking CVE ingestion, alerts, and admin activity
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Input validation and safe parsing to prevent malicious feed injection