VulScan-MCP 🛡️

Scan your dependencies for security vulnerabilities (CVEs) directly in VS Code

Ask Copilot: "Check for vulnerabilities" → Get instant CVE reports with fix instructions.

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Quick Start

1. Install: Search "VulScan-MCP" in VS Code Extensions
2. Requirement: Python 3.11+ installed (Download)
3. Use: Ask Copilot: "Check for security vulnerabilities"

That's it! Dependencies auto-install on first use.

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What You Get

### 1. lodash @ 4.17.15

#### 📦 Library Affected
- Package: lodash
- Current Version: 4.17.15
- Severity: HIGH

#### 🔍 CVE Details  
- CVE IDs: CVE-2021-23337, CVE-2020-28500
- What is it: Command injection vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code

#### ✅ Mitigation Steps
⚠️ WARNING: Version upgrade required. Test in staging first.
1. Update package.json: "lodash": "^4.17.21"
2. Run: npm install
3. Run full test suite
4. Deploy to staging and monitor

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Supported

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, C++, .NET
Sources: NVD (National Vulnerability Database) + OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

What It Checks

✅ Security vulnerabilities (CVEs) - Known exploitable flaws
❌ NOT deprecated packages - This tool is CVE-focused only

Note: Clean results mean no CVEs found - packages may still be outdated but secure.

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Troubleshooting

Python not found?
Install Python 3.11+ globally, then restart VS Code.

"No module named 'mcp'" error?

python3 -m pip install --user mcp requests

Still issues? Check logs:

• Windows: %TEMP%\vulscan-mcp-debug.log
• macOS/Linux: /tmp/vulscan-mcp-debug.log

Report issues on GitHub →

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Developer Info

# Clone & run
git clone https://github.com/abhishekrai43/VulScan-MCP.git
cd VulScan-MCP
pip install -r requirements.txt
python -m mcp_server

# Test extension
cd vulscan-mcp-vscode
npm install && npm run compile
# Press F5 in VS Code

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License & Support

MIT License | Report Issues

Built with Model Context Protocol, NVD API, OSV API