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title: ToolRouter — Workflow
description: A multi-tool workflow showing how to combine ToolRouter tools for a complex task.
url: https://toolrouter.com/workflows/vulnerability-remediation
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# Vulnerability Remediation

Identify, verify, and plan remediation for vulnerabilities using CVE databases, scanning, and deep research.

Discovering vulnerabilities is only half the battle; knowing how to fix them effectively and prioritize remediation efforts is what actually reduces risk. This workflow goes beyond scanning to provide a complete remediation pipeline, from identification through verification to actionable fix plans.

Starting with vulnerability database queries to identify known issues in your stack, the workflow verifies which vulnerabilities are actually exploitable in your environment, then searches for official patches and advisories. For complex or zero-day vulnerabilities, deep research produces comprehensive remediation strategies with step-by-step instructions.

**Tools:** vulnerability-database, security-nuclei, web-search, deep-research
**Category:** security

## Steps

### 1. Search Vulnerability Database

Query the vulnerability database for CVEs affecting your technology stack and software versions.

- **Tool:** vulnerability-database
- **Skill:** search_vulnerabilities
- **Input:** Product names, versions, or keywords to search for known vulnerabilities.
- **Output:** List of matching CVEs with severity scores, affected versions, and summary descriptions.

### 2. Verify Exploitability

Run targeted Nuclei templates against your systems to confirm which vulnerabilities are actually exploitable in your environment.

- **Tool:** security-nuclei
- **Skill:** scan_targets
- **Input:** Target hosts and specific vulnerability template IDs to test.
- **Output:** Confirmed exploitable vulnerabilities with evidence of successful detection.

### 3. Find Patches and Advisories

Search for vendor patches, security advisories, and community-reported workarounds for confirmed vulnerabilities.

- **Tool:** web-search
- **Skill:** search
- **Input:** CVE identifiers and product names to search for remediation guidance.
- **Output:** Links to official patches, vendor advisories, and community remediation guides.

### 4. Research Remediation Strategies

Conduct deep research into complex vulnerabilities to develop comprehensive remediation plans and mitigation strategies.

- **Tool:** deep-research
- **Skill:** research
- **Input:** Vulnerability details requiring in-depth analysis for remediation planning.
- **Output:** Detailed remediation report with step-by-step fix instructions, workarounds, and risk assessment.

## Benefits

- Prioritize remediation based on confirmed exploitability, not just CVSS scores
- Find official patches and vendor advisories automatically
- Get detailed remediation plans for complex vulnerabilities
- Reduce mean time to remediate with structured fix workflows
