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How to Research Vulnerabilities by Software with ChatGPT

Software vulnerability research with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Search CVE databases.

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

Steps

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

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

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

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