How to Scan for Outdated Software with OpenClaw

Outdated software detection with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Find end-of-life software.

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Security Nuclei

OpenClaw runs Nuclei scans as automated, scheduled security assessments that provide continuous visibility into your vulnerability posture. Scan for CVEs, misconfigurations, default credentials, and outdated software across your entire infrastructure in a single systematic pass. Its batch scanning approach is ideal for establishing regular security baselines and tracking vulnerability trends over time, ensuring new threats are caught as templates are updated.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp
2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools

Steps

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

  1. Ask OpenClaw: "Scan my infrastructure for outdated software"
  2. OpenClaw detects versions and flags outdated components
  3. Plan your update schedule based on the severity of each finding

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the Security Nuclei tool
Find any outdated or end-of-life software running on our production infrastructure. I need this for our security review.

Tips

  • End-of-life software is an automatic critical finding in most audits
  • Update the highest-risk components first based on known CVEs
  • Regular version scanning prevents software from falling dangerously behind