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get_vulnerability

Get a full intelligence brief for a specific vulnerability. Accepts both CVE-IDs (e.g. CVE-2024-3400) and EIP-IDs (e.g. EIP-2026-12345 for pre-CVE entries). Returns detailed information including CVSS score and vector, EPSS exploitation probability, CISA KEV status, description, affected products...

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get_vulnerability is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call get_vulnerability to retrieve information from Exploit Intelligence Platform — CVE, Vulnerability and Exploit Database without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_vulnerability only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_vulnerability": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_vulnerability gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so get_vulnerability only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the get_vulnerability tool do? +

Get a full intelligence brief for a specific vulnerability. Accepts both CVE-IDs (e.g. CVE-2024-3400) and EIP-IDs (e.g. EIP-2026-12345 for pre-CVE entries). Returns detailed information including CVSS score and vector, EPSS exploitation probability, CISA KEV status, description, affected products, ranked exploits (grouped by Metasploit modules, verified ExploitDB, GitHub PoCs, and trojans), Nuclei scanner templates with recon dorks, alternate identifiers, and references. Exploits are ranked by quality: Metasploit modules first (peer-reviewed), then verified ExploitDB, then GitHub by stars. Trojans are flagged at the bottom.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Exploit Intelligence Platform — CVE, Vulnerability and Exploit Database MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_vulnerability? +

Register the Exploit Intelligence Platform — CVE, Vulnerability and Exploit Database MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_vulnerability: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Exploit Intelligence Platform — CVE, Vulnerability and Exploit Database. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_vulnerability? +

get_vulnerability is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_vulnerability? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_vulnerability rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_vulnerability completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_vulnerability. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_vulnerability? +

get_vulnerability is provided by the Exploit Intelligence Platform — CVE, Vulnerability and Exploit Database MCP server (pypi:eip-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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