x-cmd Security Assessment Tools
Overview
This skill provides professional security assessment and vulnerability management capabilities through the x-cmd ecosystem. The tools enable security professionals, developers, and system administrators to perform network reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and security monitoring directly from the terminal.
Available Tools
Shodan Network Intelligence (shodan)
Comprehensive network reconnaissance and internet intelligence gathering.
- Usage:
x shodan [subcommand] - Key subcommands:
- host - Search and analyze host information - scan - Network scanning and port discovery - dns - DNS resolution and lookup - alert - Network monitoring and alerts - cve - CVE vulnerability checking - geo - Geolocation-based network testing
- Examples:
- x shodan scan create 8.8.8.8 1.1.1.1=53/dns-udp,443/https - Scan specific ports - x shodan dns res google.com facebook.com - DNS resolution - x shodan cve - Check specific product vulnerabilities - x shodan geo geoping 8.8.8.8,4.4.4.4 - Multi-location ping tests
OSV Vulnerability Scanner (osv)
Open Source Vulnerability scanning and dependency analysis.
- Usage:
x osv [subcommand] - Key subcommands:
- query - Query vulnerabilities for specific packages - scanner - Use osv-scanner for vulnerability detection - sarif - Generate SARIF vulnerability reports - vuln - Get detailed vulnerability information - eco - List supported ecosystems
- Examples:
- x osv q -p jq -v 1.7.1 - Query vulnerabilities for jq 1.7.1 - x osv sarif - Scan system packages and generate SARIF report - x osv vuln OSV-2020-111 - Get detailed vulnerability info - x osv: git - Search for git-related vulnerabilities
KEV Vulnerability Catalog (kev)
Known Exploited Vulnerabilities tracking and management.
- Usage:
x kev [subcommand] - Key subcommands:
- ls - List all known exploited vulnerabilities - top - List top N vulnerabilities
- Examples:
- x kev ls - List all KEV entries - x kev top 100 - List top 100 exploited vulnerabilities
Security Use Cases
Network Security Assessment
- Use
x shodan hostto discover exposed services - Use
x shodan scanfor targeted port scanning - Use
x shodan alertfor continuous monitoring
Vulnerability Management
- Use
x osv scannerfor dependency vulnerability scanning - Use
x osv queryfor specific package vulnerability checks - Use
x kev lsto track actively exploited vulnerabilities
Security Research
- Use
x shodan cvefor CVE-based vulnerability research - Use
x osv vulnfor detailed vulnerability analysis - Use
x shodan trendfor historical security trend analysis
Installation and Setup
Prerequisites
- x-cmd CLI installed
- Internet connection
- Shodan API key (for full shodan functionality)
Configuration
Shodan API Setup
x shodan init # Interactive configuration
x shodan --cfg key=<your-shodan-api-key>Get Shodan API key from: https://account.shodan.io/
OSV Configuration
OSV typically works without additional configuration for basic queries. For advanced scanning:
x osv scanner --help # View scanning optionsSecurity Best Practices
Responsible Usage
- Only scan networks and systems you own or have explicit permission to test
- Respect rate limits and terms of service for all tools
- Use vulnerability information for defensive security purposes
Data Protection
- API keys and sensitive configuration stored locally
- Review data retention settings with
cfgsubcommands - Be mindful of information disclosure in shared environments
Compliance Considerations
- Ensure usage complies with local laws and regulations
- Obtain proper authorization before security testing
- Document security assessments for audit purposes
Integration with Other Tools
Data Processing
- Pipe output to
x jqfor JSON processing - Use with
@zhfor Chinese translation of security findings - Export to CSV/JSON for further analysis
Reporting
- Generate SARIF reports with
x osv sarif - Use
x shodan downloadfor data collection - Combine with documentation tools for security reports
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- API key errors: Verify Shodan API key configuration
- Rate limiting: Respect API rate limits and use appropriate intervals
- Network connectivity: Check internet connection and proxy settings
- Permission errors: Ensure proper authorization for security testing
Performance Optimization
- Use
--limitflags to control data volume - Cache results when appropriate
- Use specific queries rather than broad searches
Support and Resources
- Shodan Documentation: https://help.shodan.io/
- OSV Project: https://osv.dev/
- KEV Catalog: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- x-cmd Security: https://x-cmd.com/mod/security
For additional help:
- Use
x [tool] --helpfor specific tool documentation - Visit individual module pages for detailed usage
- Check tool-specific configuration options