AI VulnScan
Intelligent vulnerability scanning with threat prediction
AI-Enhanced Scanning
Advanced vulnerability detection using machine learning and threat intelligence
Threat Vector Prediction
Predict potential attack vectors and prioritize vulnerabilities by exploitability
Zero-Day Detection
Identify potential zero-day vulnerabilities using behavioral analysis
Automated Remediation
Get actionable remediation steps with automated patch suggestions
Installation
Deploy AI VulnScan to start identifying vulnerabilities and predicting attack vectors across your infrastructure.
System Requirements
- Python 3.9 or higher
- Docker 20.0+ (for containerized scanning)
- Nmap 7.8+ (for network scanning)
- Minimum 8GB RAM (16GB recommended for large networks)
- Network access to target systems and threat intelligence feeds
Install via Package Manager
# Install via pip
pip install augment-vuln-scanner
# Install via Docker
docker pull augment/vuln-scanner:latest
# Install from source
git clone https://github.com/augment-ai/vuln-scanner
cd vuln-scanner
pip install -e .
# Install additional scanning tools
sudo apt-get install nmap nikto sqlmap
# Verify installation
vuln-scanner --version
Authentication and Setup
Configure API access and threat intelligence feeds:
# Set Augment API key
export AUGMENT_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
# Configure threat intelligence feeds
vuln-scanner config --threat-feeds nvd,mitre,cve
# Set up vulnerability databases
vuln-scanner update --databases all
# Verify setup
vuln-scanner health-check
Quick Start
Run your first vulnerability scan and get AI-powered threat predictions in minutes.
1. Initialize Scan Profile
# Create scanning profile
vuln-scanner init --profile production-scan
# Configure scan targets
vuln-scanner config --targets 192.168.1.0/24,10.0.0.0/16
vuln-scanner config --web-apps https://app.company.com
# Set scan intensity
vuln-scanner config --intensity comprehensive
vuln-scanner config --stealth-mode false
# This creates .vuln-scanner.yaml config file
2. Run Vulnerability Scan
# Full network and application scan
vuln-scanner scan --type full
# Quick vulnerability assessment
vuln-scanner scan --type quick --critical-only
# Web application specific scan
vuln-scanner scan --type web-app --target https://app.company.com
# Infrastructure scan with threat prediction
vuln-scanner scan --type infrastructure --predict-threats
3. Generate Security Reports
# Generate comprehensive vulnerability report
vuln-scanner report --format html --output vuln-report.html
# Export findings for SIEM integration
vuln-scanner report --format json --output findings.json
# Generate executive summary
vuln-scanner report --executive --format pdf --output executive-summary.pdf
# Create remediation playbook
vuln-scanner remediation --output remediation-plan.md
Configuration
Configure AI VulnScan to match your security assessment requirements and threat landscape.
Basic Configuration
version: "1.0"
organization: "your-company"
environment: "production"
scan_targets:
networks:
- "192.168.1.0/24"
- "10.0.0.0/16"
web_applications:
- "https://app.company.com"
- "https://api.company.com"
cloud_assets:
- provider: "aws"
regions: ["us-east-1", "us-west-2"]
scan_settings:
intensity: "comprehensive"
stealth_mode: false
max_concurrent: 10
timeout: 3600
exclude_ports: [22, 3389]
ai_settings:
threat_prediction: true
attack_vector_analysis: true
zero_day_detection: true
confidence_threshold: 0.8
vulnerability_databases:
- nvd
- mitre
- exploit-db
- custom_feeds
reporting:
auto_generate: true
formats: ["html", "json", "pdf"]
remediation_priority: "exploitability"
Threat Intelligence
AI VulnScan integrates with multiple threat intelligence feeds to provide context-aware vulnerability assessment.
Active Threat Feeds
- • National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- • Exploit Database
- • CVE Details
- • Custom threat feeds
Threat Correlation
- • Real-time exploit availability
- • Attack campaign tracking
- • Weaponization timeline
- • Threat actor attribution
- • Geopolitical context
Environment Variables
Configure AI VulnScan behavior using environment variables for different scanning scenarios.
Variable | Description | Default |
---|---|---|
AUGMENT_API_KEY | Your Augment API key | Required |
VULN_SCANNER_CONFIG | Path to configuration file | .vuln-scanner.yaml |
VULN_SCANNER_DB_PATH | Vulnerability database location | ./vuln_db |
VULN_SCANNER_THREADS | Maximum concurrent scan threads | 10 |
Basic Usage
Learn the fundamental vulnerability scanning patterns and threat analysis workflows.
Scanning Commands
# Network vulnerability scan
vuln-scanner scan --type network --target 192.168.1.0/24
# Web application security testing
vuln-scanner scan --type web --target https://app.example.com
# Database vulnerability assessment
vuln-scanner scan --type database --host db.example.com --port 5432
# Container image scanning
vuln-scanner scan --type container --image nginx:latest
CLI Commands Reference
Complete reference for all vulnerability scanning and analysis commands.
scan
Run comprehensive vulnerability scans with AI-powered threat analysis
vuln-scanner scan [options]
Options:
--type <type> Scan type (network|web|database|container|cloud)
--target <target> Target specification (IP, URL, hostname)
--intensity <level> Scan intensity (quick|normal|comprehensive|stealth)
--output <file> Output file path
--format <format> Output format (json|html|xml|csv)
--predict-threats Enable AI threat prediction
--exclude <patterns> Exclude patterns or hosts
--include <patterns> Include only specified patterns
--timeout <seconds> Scan timeout per target
--threads <number> Number of concurrent threads
analyze
Analyze scan results and predict attack vectors
vuln-scanner analyze [options]
Options:
--scan-results <file> Scan results file to analyze
--threat-model <model> Threat modeling approach
--attack-vectors Generate attack vector analysis
--remediation-plan Create prioritized remediation plan
--risk-assessment Calculate risk scores
--exploit-prediction Predict exploit likelihood
Best Practices
Vulnerability scanning best practices to maximize detection accuracy and minimize false positives.
Vulnerability Scanning Strategy
- Schedule regular automated scans for continuous monitoring
- Use stealth mode in production environments to avoid detection
- Prioritize vulnerabilities by exploitability and business impact
- Correlate findings with threat intelligence for context
- Validate findings manually to reduce false positives
- Track remediation progress and re-scan after fixes
Attack Vector Analysis
AI VulnScan provides advanced attack vector analysis to understand how vulnerabilities can be chained together.
Attack Chain Prediction
# Generate attack chains for critical vulnerabilities
vuln-scanner attack-chains --severity critical --target-asset web-server
# Analyze lateral movement possibilities
vuln-scanner lateral-movement --start-point dmz --target internal-network
# Privilege escalation analysis
vuln-scanner privilege-escalation --user-context low-privilege
# Data exfiltration path analysis
vuln-scanner exfiltration-paths --data-classification sensitive
Initial Access
Identify entry points and initial compromise vectors
Lateral Movement
Map potential paths for network traversal
Privilege Escalation
Predict paths to elevated system access
Remediation Strategies
Get AI-powered remediation recommendations prioritized by risk and business impact.
Automated Remediation Planning
# Generate prioritized remediation plan
vuln-scanner remediation --input scan-results.json --priority risk-based
# Create patch management timeline
vuln-scanner patch-timeline --business-hours --maintenance-windows
# Generate compliance remediation report
vuln-scanner compliance-remediation --standard pci-dss --timeline 90-days
# Export remediation tickets for project management
vuln-scanner export-tickets --format jira --assignee security-team
API Integration
Integrate AI VulnScan into your security operations and vulnerability management workflows.
REST API
# Trigger vulnerability scan via API
curl -X POST https://api.augment.cfd/v1/vulnerability/scan \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"scan_type": "web_application",
"target": "https://app.example.com",
"intensity": "comprehensive",
"threat_prediction": true
}'
Python SDK
from augment_vuln_scanner import VulnerabilityScanner
# Initialize vulnerability scanner
scanner = VulnerabilityScanner(api_key=os.environ['AUGMENT_API_KEY'])
# Run comprehensive scan
scan_result = await scanner.scan_network(
target='192.168.1.0/24',
intensity='comprehensive',
predict_threats=True
)
# Get critical vulnerabilities
critical_vulns = scan_result.get_vulnerabilities(severity='critical')
print(f"Found {len(critical_vulns)} critical vulnerabilities")
# Generate attack vector analysis
attack_vectors = await scanner.analyze_attack_vectors(
vulnerabilities=critical_vulns,
target_assets=['web-server', 'database']
)
# Create remediation plan
remediation_plan = await scanner.create_remediation_plan(
vulnerabilities=critical_vulns,
priority='exploitability',
timeline=90
)
API Reference
Complete API documentation for integrating vulnerability scanning into your security tools.
Vulnerability Scan Endpoint
POST /v1/vulnerability/scan
Initiate a comprehensive vulnerability scan with AI threat prediction.
Request Body:
{
"scan_type": "network|web_application|database|container|cloud",
"target": "192.168.1.0/24|https://app.example.com",
"intensity": "quick|normal|comprehensive|stealth",
"options": {
"threat_prediction": true,
"attack_vector_analysis": true,
"zero_day_detection": true,
"stealth_mode": false
},
"scope": {
"include_ports": [80, 443, 22],
"exclude_hosts": ["192.168.1.100"],
"max_depth": 3
},
"ai_settings": {
"confidence_threshold": 0.8,
"threat_feeds": ["nvd", "mitre", "exploit-db"]
}
}
Response:
{
"scan_id": "scan-789012",
"status": "completed",
"summary": {
"total_hosts": 156,
"vulnerabilities_found": 89,
"critical_count": 12,
"high_count": 34,
"medium_count": 43
},
"threat_analysis": {
"exploit_prediction": {
"immediate_risk": 8,
"weaponization_likely": 15,
"active_exploits": 3
},
"attack_vectors": [
{
"vector_id": "av-001",
"severity": "critical",
"attack_chain": ["CVE-2024-1234", "CVE-2024-5678"],
"target_assets": ["web-server", "database"],
"likelihood": 0.92
}
]
},
"vulnerabilities": [
{
"id": "vuln-001",
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-1234",
"severity": "critical",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"title": "Remote Code Execution in Web Framework",
"affected_hosts": ["192.168.1.10", "192.168.1.20"],
"exploit_available": true,
"threat_intel": {
"active_campaigns": 2,
"exploit_difficulty": "low",
"weaponization_date": "2024-09-10"
},
"remediation": {
"priority": "immediate",
"steps": ["Update framework to version 2.1.5", "Apply security patch"],
"estimated_effort": "2 hours"
}
}
]
}
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions when running vulnerability scans and threat analysis.
Common Issues
Scan Blocked by Firewall
Error: Connection timeout or refused during scan
- Check firewall rules and scanning permissions
- Use stealth mode to avoid intrusion detection
- Scan from internal networks when possible
- Coordinate with network team for scan windows
High False Positive Rate
Too many false positive vulnerability findings
- Adjust AI confidence threshold settings
- Enable manual validation for critical findings
- Use asset-specific scanning profiles
- Update vulnerability databases regularly
Slow Scan Performance
Vulnerability scans taking too long to complete
- Increase thread count for parallel scanning
- Use targeted scans instead of comprehensive
- Optimize network connectivity and bandwidth
- Schedule scans during off-peak hours
Vulnerability Scanning Documentation Complete!
You now have comprehensive knowledge to implement AI VulnScan in your security operations. From basic vulnerability detection to advanced threat prediction, you're equipped to proactively identify and remediate security risks with AI-powered intelligence.
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