Introduction
The vuln-notifier is a simple command-line tool written in Go that monitors the Openwall oss-security mailing list for new vulnerability posts. It sends notifications to Slack or DingTalk based on user-defined keywords, allowing users to stay informed about relevant security issues.
Key Features
- Keyword Filtering: Users can specify keywords to filter notifications, ensuring they only receive alerts for vulnerabilities that matter to them.
- Notification Support: The tool can send notifications to both Slack and DingTalk, making it easy to integrate into existing workflows.
- Configurable Polling Interval: Users can set the polling interval (default is 60 minutes) to control how often the tool checks for new posts.
- Avoid Redundant Notifications: The tool keeps track of visited vulnerabilities to prevent sending duplicate alerts.
Benefits
- Stay updated on security vulnerabilities relevant to your interests.
- Easy to set up and use with clear command-line options.
- Open-source and licensed under the MIT License, allowing for community contributions and improvements.