The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, misconfigurations, product names, and impact metrics.
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A comprehensive database of known vulnerabilities in software and hardware.
Provides security checklists for various products to aid in securing systems.
Includes metrics to assess the impact of vulnerabilities on systems.
Supports the Security Content Automation Protocol for standardized vulnerability management.
Integrates with the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) list for comprehensive vulnerability tracking.
Advanced search capabilities to find vulnerabilities by various criteria.
Provides API access for automated querying of the vulnerability database.
Offers data feeds for real-time updates on vulnerabilities.
Uses the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) to score vulnerabilities.
Includes information on patches and fixes for vulnerabilities.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Free and open to the public.
Regularly updated with new vulnerabilities and patches.
Widely used by cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and government agencies.
Contact information is available on the site for support and inquiries.
Operates under U.S. government policies and regulations.
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