Automated NVD Vulnerability Search to STIX Bundle Translator

The Challenge

In cybersecurity, timely and structured vulnerability data is crucial for proactive defense. However, accessing vulnerability information from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and translating it into actionable intelligence formats like Structured Threat Intelligence eXpression (STIX) remains complex and manual. Security analysts often spend valuable time sifting through raw data from NVD searches, converting them into structured forms, and enhancing the information with Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) details. This process is repetitive and prone to errors, resulting in missed insights and slower response times.

How It Works

NVD Search to STIX automates the entire process of transforming NVD search results into STIX-formatted data. With this Python-based application, users can enter search terms or a Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) string to retrieve relevant NVD vulnerabilities. The software then uses the STIX2 Python package to convert data into STIX Structured Data Objects (SDOs), Relationships (SROs), and Cyber Observables (SCOs). If associated CWEs are found, it automatically queries the OpenCVE API to include detailed weakness information in the STIX bundle. The final output is a complete STIX JSON file, ready for further analysis or direct integration into threat intelligence platforms.

Key Advantages

- Automates NVD to STIX Conversion: Reduces manual effort by automating the transformation of NVD search data into STIX format.

- Includes Comprehensive CWE Data: Enhances vulnerability insights with CWE details via OpenCVE, offering deeper context for each weakness.

- STIX-Compliant JSON Output: Generates STIX-formatted JSON files that seamlessly integrate into threat intelligence and security information systems.

- Supports Diverse Search Inputs: Handles various search inputs, from simple terms like “Ransomware” or “UEFI” to specific CPE strings, broadening its applicability across different analysis needs.

Market Applications

- Cybersecurity Operations Centers (CSOCs): Streamlines data ingestion and automates intelligence processing, enabling faster vulnerability analysis.

- Security Incident Response Teams (SIRTs): Provides a structured format for vulnerabilities that aids in accelerated threat detection and mitigation.

- Research and Vulnerability Management: Assists researchers in tracking and analyzing vulnerabilities, with a focus on high-level threat indicators for diverse targets (e.g., BIOS, UEFI).

This software is open source and available at no cost. Download now by visiting the product's GitHub page.