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How to Scan for Outdated Software with Claude

Detect outdated software with Claude and ToolRouter. Find end-of-life versions on your infrastructure.

Claude transforms Nuclei vulnerability scanning into a deep, interactive security assessment where each finding triggers follow-up investigation. Ask Claude to scan your targets, explain each vulnerability in the context of your specific architecture, assess real-world exploitability, and generate a prioritized remediation plan with specific code or configuration fixes. Its conversational depth is ideal for security reviews where understanding the full impact of each finding matters.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector

2Enter the details below and click Add

Name

ToolRouter

URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Security Nuclei tool:

Ask Claude: "Scan example.com for outdated software using security-nuclei"
Claude detects software versions and flags outdated installations
Ask Claude to recommend specific version upgrades for each finding

Example Prompt

Try this with Claude using the Security Nuclei tool

Scan our web infrastructure for outdated software versions. Flag anything past end-of-life or with known security issues.

Tips

Focus on internet-facing services first -- they are the highest risk
Ask Claude to prioritize updates by severity of known vulnerabilities
Run version detection scans monthly to catch software that falls behind

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