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before attackers do.
Discover installed software, detect known CVEs, and identify security weaknesses across your computers, laptops and servers — all from one powerful vulnerability hunter.
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| Software & Runtime | Installed | Vulnerability | Severity | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Python Runtime C:\Program Files\Python310\python.exe | 3.10.8 | CVE-2023-24329Fix: 3.10.11 | Critical 9.8 | |
Node.js EngineKEV /usr/local/bin/node | 18.12.0 | CVE-2023-23918Fix: 18.16.0 | High 7.5 | |
OpenSSL Cryptography /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libssl.so.1.1 | 1.1.1t | CVE-2023-0286Fix: 1.1.1u | High 7.4 | |
PostgreSQL Database C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\14\bin\postgres.exe | 14.5 | CVE-2022-41862Fix: 14.7 | Medium 5.3 | |
Git Version Control C:\Program Files\Git\cmd\git.exe | 2.39.0 | CVE-2022-41903Fix: 2.39.2 | High 8.8 | |
PHP CLI Interpreter /usr/bin/php | 8.1.10 | CVE-2023-0662Fix: 8.1.16 | Medium 6.5 | |
7-Zip Archiver C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zFM.exe | 21.07 | CVE-2022-29072Fix: 22.01 | Low 3.3 |
Python Runtimev3.10.8
CVE-2023-24329An issue in the urllib.parse component allows an attacker to bypass blocklisting methods through supplying blank or malformed protocol URLs.
One hunter. Multiple operating systems.
From developer laptops and Windows desktop workstations to bare-metal Linux servers and mobile endpoints. Transparent capabilities with zero exaggerated claims.
Windows Desktop & Laptops
SupportedCategory: Desktop & Server · Estimated Coverage: 98% (Elevated) / 82% (Standard)
Native Discovery Vectors
- 32-bit & 64-bit Registry Uninstall Keys
- MSI Windows Installer DB
- Winget, Scoop, Chocolatey package managers
- Active Services & PATH binaries
Privilege & Sandbox Model
Standard user for basic applications; elevated UAC Admin Token required for system services and secure system directories.
Process Tracking & Transparency
Native Windows process snapshot (CreateToolhelp32Snapshot / EnumProcesses) correlated with binary hashes.
The Hard Numbers:
Why Unpatched Runtimes Cost Millions.
Operating systems patch their own kernels regularly, but third-party runtimes, developer compilers, and embedded libraries remain completely blind. Here is what happens when they are exploited.
Average Weaponization Time
Time from public CVE advisory to automated malicious internet scanning tools targeting unpatched systems.
Third-Party Runtime Origin
Initial access breaches exploit outdated Python, Node.js, PHP, or dev utilities — not the base OS kernel.
Average Breach Cost
Global financial impact per data compromise incident stemming from known unpatched software components.
New CVEs Annually
Record-breaking number of software vulnerabilities cataloged in NIST NVD in the past 12 months.
Exploit Weaponization vs. Remediation Lag
How a Detected Vulnerability Actually Affects Your Machine
Malformed URL Input
An application or local web service passes user-supplied input to urllib.parse.urlsplit without strict URI protocol validation.
White/Blocklist Circumvention
Supplying blank or malformed protocol schemes allows the attacker to bypass internal domain blocklists and server-side SSRF filters.
Internal Microservice Probe
The vulnerable Python runtime connects to cloud metadata endpoints (169.254.169.254) or local IPC sockets without restriction.
Credential Extraction & Shell
Extracted cloud credentials or environment secrets allow the attacker to execute secondary payloads and dump database stores.
How much vulnerable software
is hiding on your devices?
Most endpoint security breaches don't exploit the operating system itself — they compromise outdated developer runtimes, unpatched utility software, forgotten databases, and hidden libraries.
Outdated Developer Runtimes
Forgotten Python 3.8 installs, Node.js 16 runtimes, or unpatched Go binaries sitting in custom user paths without automated OS update coverage.
Vulnerable Bundled Dependencies
Applications shipping embedded copies of OpenSSL, cURL, or SQLite that remain vulnerable even after the host OS is fully updated.
Old Desktop Applications
PDF readers, file archivers (7-Zip, WinRAR), media players, and FTP clients that haven't checked for vendor security patches in years.
Abandoned Developer Tools
Local databases (Postgres, MySQL, Redis), Docker desktop daemons, and proxy utilities running with default permissions and open ports.
Unmanaged Server Daemons
Secondary services and utility scripts installed during initial provisioning that are omitted from central software inventory registries.
Silent Shadow Software
Portable executables, browser extensions, and standalone tools downloaded by team members that bypass corporate endpoint registries.
Before & After Hunterboy
Without Hunterboy
Blindspot & Guesswork- Unknown software inventoryNo consolidated record of what versions of Python, Node, OpenSSL, or Git are installed.
- Manual, tedious version checkingEngineers running CLI version flags one-by-one or checking GUI settings panels manually.
- Unnoticed, active CVE exposureCritical vulnerabilities published in NVD and CISA KEV remain unpatched for months.
- Scattered, noisy security infoGeneric alerts without actionable upgrade commands or false-positive verification.
With Hunterboy
Complete Visibility & Defense- Organized, complete software inventoryAutomated discovery of desktop applications, system packages, runtimes, and background daemons.
- Automated CVE correlationDirect matching against NVD, Google OSV, and CISA KEV with distro backport filtering.
- Prioritized severity findingsTransparent posture scoring highlights critical and actively exploited vulnerabilities first.
- Actionable remediation guidancePrecise target upgrade versions, winget/brew/apt commands, and access to hands-on support.
Six Purpose-Built Tools.
Zero Generic Dashboard Clones.
Every capability in Hunterboy is engineered with a bespoke interface optimized specifically for its data domain — from interactive runtime topology graphs to cryptographic anti-rollback ledgers.
Deep Software Discovery
Scanners relying on Windows Uninstall registry keys or OS package managers miss ghost runtimes, container binaries, and language version managers (nvm, pyenv, asdf). Hunterboy traverses PATH variables, symbol headers, and executable receipts to construct a live dependency topology.
CVE Threat Intelligence
Beyond simply matching version strings, Hunterboy deconstructs the CVSS v3.1 vector metrics and correlates them against CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV). Distribution backport heuristics prevent false alarms when patches have been backported by upstream maintainers.
Multi-OS Native Scanning
Hunterboy doesn't require bulky runtime compilers or container dependencies on target hosts. It interfaces directly with native operating system structures — reading `/var/lib/dpkg/status` in 42ms on Linux and walking the 64-bit registry on Windows.
$ hunterboy scan --native-collectors
[0.002s] Detected Linux 6.8.0-45-generic x86_64 (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS)
[0.024s] Parsing /var/lib/dpkg/status directly (zero subprocess fork)
[0.042s] Enumerated 1,420 packages · Extracted version & arch tokens
[0.088s] Traversing /proc/[pid]/exe for active running binaries
[0.112s] ✓ Complete: 148 software assets matched to OSV feed
Privilege-Aware Ring Vault
Most security scanners crash or return zero results when run without root or administrator tokens. Hunterboy calculates your exact privilege ring level, enumerates all accessible userland targets, and provides a transparent visibility percentage.
Smart Security Analytics
Static vulnerability lists overwhelm security teams. Hunterboy visualizes findings into actionable vulnerability distributions, attack surface velocity charts, and compliance-ready standalone HTML reports with zero external dependencies.
Cryptographic OTA Updates
Adversaries frequently attempt rollback attacks — tricking scanners into reverting to outdated threat databases where new vulnerabilities are unknown. Hunterboy enforces hardware/OS-anchored monotonic security epochs and Ed25519 signatures.
From software discovery to actionable security.
A transparent three-phase lifecycle that takes you from total inventory blindness to verified, patched endpoints.
Discover
Hunterboy inventories installed software, applications, runtimes and packages across supported operating systems using non-intrusive native APIs and path scanning.
- Inspects Registry, MSI, PATH, Winget, Homebrew, and dpkg/rpm databases
- Identifies developer tools (Python, Node, PHP, Go, Ruby, Docker)
- Calculates exact visibility percentage based on available privilege tokens
Detect
Identified software versions are correlated with authoritative vulnerability intelligence to surface confirmed CVEs, CVSS v3.1 scores, and actively exploited threats.
- Correlates exact version ranges against MITRE and National Vulnerability DB
- Flags CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) with high priority
- Applies distribution backport heuristics to eliminate false positive noise
Remediate
Understand severity, review precise upgrade commands, export compliance reports, and request hands-on engineering assistance when you need help patching systems safely.
- Prescribes specific safe target versions without breaking existing code
- Exportable standalone HTML, JSON, and CSV reports for stakeholders
- One-click booking for consultation (₹199/hr) and remediation (₹599/hr)
Know what needs attention first.
Not all CVEs pose equal risk. Hunterboy separates the critical fires from routine updates so your team never wastes hours troubleshooting low-priority noise.
Aggregated Severity Breakdown
Recommended Action: Immediate Investigation & Fix (24-48 Hours)
Risk Characteristics & Exposure
Vulnerabilities with high exploitability, network accessibility, and no user interaction required. Potential for total system compromise or remote code execution.
Illustrative Findings in This Class
More than a software inventory.
Hunterboy bridges the gap between passive asset trackers and noisy vulnerability scanners. Designed from the ground up for precision, transparency, and speed.
Beyond Conventional App Lists
Goes deeper than basic OS Control Panels to find portable binaries, developer toolchains, CLI interpreters, and hidden database engines.
Polyglot Runtime & Package Coverage
Specialized collectors extract exact SemVer and PEP 440 versions across Python, Node.js, PHP, Go, Ruby, and Java runtimes.
Authoritative CVE Correlation
Direct integration with NVD, Google OSV, and CISA KEV feeds, augmented by distribution backport heuristics to eliminate false alarms.
Deterministic Posture Scoring
Transparent 0-100 mathematical scoring formula so your security posture is always auditable, reproducible, and explainable.
True Cross-Platform Parity
A unified CLI and local dashboard experience across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile endpoints without platform lock-in.
Accessible Defenses for All
Engineered to empower individuals, solo devs, and growing businesses without requiring enterprise budgets or complex infrastructure.
Engineered for every security workflow.
Whether securing a single development laptop or monitoring an infrastructure of managed servers.
Individual Users
Personal Workstations & LaptopsDiscover outdated software, unpatched utilities, and forgotten background applications on your personal devices. Keep your computer fast, private, and secure.
- 100% offline & zero telemetry — your data stays strictly on your machine
- Quickly check whether third-party apps like 7-Zip, Git, or browsers need updates
- Clear, plain-English vulnerability descriptions
Developers & Engineers
Language Runtimes & Dev EnvironmentsInventory local Python virtualenvs, nvm installations, Docker daemons, database versions, and build tools that bypass traditional antivirus monitors.
- CLI-first scriptability with native exit codes for CI/CD pipeline blocking
- Find out if your local dev tools have known CVEs before deploying to production
- Detect multi-version runtime conflicts across project directories
IT Administrators
Managed Endpoints & Server FleetsMaintain complete visibility across fleet workstations, jump boxes, and production Linux/Windows servers without deploying heavy, bloated agents.
- Privilege-aware scanning reports exact system visibility coverage
- Exportable JSON & CSV reports ready for SIEM, CMDB, or spreadsheet audits
- Headless systemd and scheduled task automation modes
Small Businesses & MSPs
Affordable Endpoint ProtectionAttain institutional-grade software asset visibility and vulnerability triage without paying five-figure annual enterprise licensing fees.
- Demonstrate compliance hygiene with standalone print-to-PDF reports
- Access on-demand security consultation (₹199/hr) and hands-on remediation (₹599/hr)
- No complex cloud controller setup required
Found vulnerabilities?
Let's fix them.
Understanding vulnerabilities is only the first step. Get professional assistance to assess findings, plan remediation and secure affected systems.
Security Consultation
Get direct access to senior defensive security engineers from Unroll Loop Technologies. We walk you through every CVE, evaluate exploitability, identify false positives, and formulate an actionable remediation roadmap.
- Comprehensive review of Hunterboy scan results and CVE reports
- Deep-dive explanation of CVSS v3.1 scores, attack vectors, and real-world exploitability
- False positive triage (verifying vendor backports vs unpatched components)
- Clear upgrade path & dependency conflict analysis
- Security prioritization based on CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
Ideal for: Individual power users, solo developers, and tech leads who have scan resul...
Vulnerability Fix & Remediation
Have security specialists assist directly in patching outdated runtimes, reconfiguring vulnerable services, updating third-party libraries, and verifying remediated states across your endpoints.
- Direct assistance upgrading vulnerable Python, Node.js, PHP, OpenSSL, or database components
- Safe multi-version environment migration (preserving project dependencies)
- Host security configuration & administrative privilege hardening
- Post-patch verification scan and regression check
- Documented changes log and rollback instructions
Ideal for: Businesses and engineers who want expert hands-on assistance safely upgradi...
Business & Enterprise Security
Tailored security engagements for organizations managing multiple servers, workstations, container hosts, or cross-platform device fleets requiring scheduled automated audits and priority response.
- Fleet-wide Hunterboy deployment across Windows, Linux, and macOS nodes
- Headless CI/CD pipeline integration with automated pull-request blocking
- Custom internal vulnerability advisory mapping & air-gapped threat feeds
- Dedicated senior security engineer with emergency WhatsApp / Slack SLA
- Compliance-ready executive audit exports (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA alignment)
Ideal for: Growing startups, MSPs, IT departments, and organizations with 10+ devices ...
Active Exploit or Critical Production Incident?
PRIORITY RESPONSEFor urgent triage and hotfixing of active CVEs, connect directly with our emergency lead on WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers regarding Hunterboy's capabilities, operating system compatibility, threat intelligence feeds, and professional services.
Hunterboy is a modern, privacy-first software asset management and vulnerability discovery tool developed by Unroll Loop Technologies. It scans your computers, laptops, and servers to discover installed applications, runtimes, development tools, and libraries, maps their versions to authoritative vulnerability feeds (NVD, Google OSV, CISA KEV, GHSA), and highlights security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
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