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User Guide for VulnVortex

Welcome to the VulnVortex User Guide! This document will help you understand how to install, configure, and use VulnVortex effectively to identify and address vulnerabilities in your systems.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Installation
  3. Quick Start Guide
  4. Configuration
  5. Using VulnVortex
  6. Troubleshooting
  7. FAQs

Introduction

VulnVortex is a cutting-edge vulnerability scanner designed for security professionals and developers. It helps identify security risks in your codebase, applications, and environments by leveraging advanced scanning techniques and integrations.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed:

  • Python (version 3.8 or above)
  • Git
  • Required dependencies (see requirements.txt)

Steps

  1. Clone the repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/mawg0ud/VulnVortex.git
cd VulnVortex
  2. Install dependencies: 
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Run the setup script: 
    python setup.py install

Quick Start Guide

  1. Run the initial configuration: 
    vuln vortex-config
  2. Start a basic scan on a target directory: 
    vuln scan /path/to/target
  3. View the generated report: 
    vuln report --output html

Configuration

Modify the configuration file located at ~/.vulnvortex/config.yaml to customize scan settings such as:

  • Scan depth
  • Exclusion patterns
  • Output formats

Example configuration snippet:

scan:
  depth: 3
  exclude_patterns:
    - "*.log"
    - "node_modules"
output:
  format: "html"

Using VulnVortex

Running Scans

Run a scan with default settings:

vuln scan /path/to/target

To customize scan parameters:

vuln scan --depth 5 --exclude "*.log"

Viewing Reports

Generate and view a report:

vuln report --output pdf

Reports include:

  • Identified vulnerabilities
  • Risk ratings
  • Suggested remediations

Interpreting Results

Each vulnerability is categorized with:

  • Severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
  • Affected Components
  • Recommendations

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Error: Dependency missing
    Ensure all dependencies from requirements.txt are installed.

  • Scans are too slow
    Adjust the scan.depth parameter in the config file.

FAQs

Q: Does VulnVortex support CI/CD integration?
A: Yes, it supports GitHub Actions and other CI/CD platforms.

Q: How can I extend VulnVortex?
A: Refer to the Developer Guide for details on extending functionality.