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Research Vulnerabilities by Software

Search for known vulnerabilities affecting specific software products, libraries, or frameworks in your stack.

Quick answer: Use the Vulnerability Database tool through ToolRouter to research vulnerabilities by software directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.

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Every piece of software in your stack has a vulnerability history. Before adopting a new library, upgrading a framework, or assessing your current exposure, you need to know what vulnerabilities have been reported. Manually searching CVE databases and filtering by product and version is tedious when you are evaluating multiple components.

The search_vulnerabilities skill lets you query vulnerability databases by software name, version, and vendor. You get a complete list of known issues with severity scores, affected version ranges, and patch status. This is essential for technology selection, risk assessments, and understanding your current exposure.

How to research vulnerabilities by software with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw

Claude excels at deep vulnerability research because it can cross-reference CVE records against your actual dependency tree, then ask follow-up questions to narrow severity by your deployment context. Feed it your software stack and it will systematically query each component, rank findings by exploitability, and produce a comparative risk matrix you can hand directly to your security team.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Open connector settings Open Settings

2Add a custom connector with these details

Name

ToolRouter

URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Let Claude set you up Open Claude

How to research vulnerabilities by software with Claude

Once connected (see setup above), use the Vulnerability Database tool:

Ask Claude: "Search for vulnerabilities affecting Apache httpd using vulnerability-database"
Claude returns known CVEs with severity scores and patch details
Ask Claude to filter by severity or version range for your deployment

Example prompt for Claude

Try this with Claude using the Vulnerability Database tool

Research all known vulnerabilities affecting PostgreSQL 15. Show me CVEs with severity scores and whether patches are available.

Tips for Claude

Ask Claude to filter results by severity to focus on critical issues first
Research vulnerabilities for your specific version, not just the product name
Use vulnerability history to assess a vendor's security response track record

ChatGPT makes vulnerability research accessible to everyone on the team, not just security specialists. Describe your software stack in plain language and get back clear explanations of each vulnerability, why it matters for your specific setup, and a suggested remediation priority that non-technical stakeholders can understand.

Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT

1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode

2Click Create app and enter these details

Name

ToolRouter

Icon

Download

Description

Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.

MCP Server URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Check the box and click Create

How to research vulnerabilities by software with ChatGPT

Once connected (see setup above), use the Vulnerability Database tool:

Ask: "Find all known vulnerabilities for this software" and name the product and version
ChatGPT searches and returns vulnerability details with severity scores
Request: "Which of these are most critical for my deployment?"

Example prompt for ChatGPT

Try this with ChatGPT using the Vulnerability Database tool

Research vulnerabilities in Node.js 18.x. I want to understand our exposure and whether we should upgrade to 20.x.

Tips for ChatGPT

ChatGPT can compare vulnerability counts between versions to inform upgrade decisions
Ask for an assessment of whether each vulnerability affects your specific use case
Request a summary suitable for sharing with engineering leadership

Copilot brings vulnerability research directly into your editor where you are already working with the code. Point it at your package.json or requirements.txt and it will search CVE databases for every dependency, flag the risky ones inline, and suggest version bumps -- all without leaving your IDE or breaking your flow.

Connect ToolRouter to Copilot

1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool

2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details

Server name

ToolRouter

Server description

Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.

Server URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Set Authentication to None and click Create

How to research vulnerabilities by software with Copilot

Once connected (see setup above), use the Vulnerability Database tool:

In Copilot Chat: "Search for vulnerabilities in Express.js" and name the version
Copilot returns known vulnerabilities and details
Ask: "Should I upgrade this dependency based on the vulnerability history?"

Example prompt for Copilot

Try this with Copilot using the Vulnerability Database tool

Research vulnerabilities in the version of Express.js I am using. Check my package.json and tell me if I should upgrade.

Tips for Copilot

Copilot can cross-reference your dependency versions against known vulnerabilities
Research vulnerabilities before adding new dependencies to your project
Use vulnerability history as one factor in dependency selection decisions

OpenClaw turns vulnerability research into an automated pipeline. Set it up to batch-scan every component in your infrastructure manifest, collect CVE data for each, and produce a structured report you can feed into your ticketing system or compliance dashboard on a recurring schedule.

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

How to research vulnerabilities by software with OpenClaw

Once connected (see setup above), use the Vulnerability Database tool:

Ask OpenClaw: "Search for vulnerabilities affecting Redis 7.x"
OpenClaw returns known vulnerabilities with severity and patch details
Review the results and plan remediation for affected systems

Example prompt for OpenClaw

Try this with OpenClaw using the Vulnerability Database tool

Research all known vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL 14. Show me severity levels and whether patches are available.

Tips for OpenClaw

Focus on vulnerabilities that are exploitable in your deployment configuration
Track vulnerability disclosure frequency as a measure of software maturity
Research vulnerabilities in all components of your stack, not just the main application

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I research vulnerabilities by software with an AI assistant?

Search for known vulnerabilities affecting specific software products, libraries, or frameworks in your stack. Connect the Vulnerability Database tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Search for vulnerabilities affecting Apache httpd using vulnerability-database" Claude returns known CVEs with severity scores and patch details

Which AI assistants can research vulnerabilities by software?

Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all research vulnerabilities by software using the Vulnerability Database tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.

What does the Vulnerability Database tool do?

Search and research vulnerabilities from public databases. Look up CVE details, monitor new disclosures, assess severity scores, and track patches for your technology stack.

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