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What is the NIST NVD MCP Server?
Connect to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) API through your AI agent and explore the world's most comprehensive archive of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and product data using natural conversation.
What you can do
- CVE Discovery — Search for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) by ID, keyword, or specific weakness (CWE).
- Product Security — Find all vulnerabilities associated with a specific product or version using its Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) string.
- Severity Analysis — Filter vulnerabilities based on their CVSS V3 severity level (Low to Critical) to prioritize risks.
- Temporal Tracking — Search for CVEs published or modified within specific date ranges to monitor recent threats.
- Product Dictionary — Query the official CPE dictionary by keyword or UUID to identify software and hardware products.
- Change History — Retrieve a detailed log of updates and modifications made to the vulnerability database.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- (Optional) Enter your NIST NVD API Key for higher rate limits
- Start exploring vulnerability intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Security Researchers & Analysts — quickly retrieve CVE details or CVSS scores for risk assessment and mitigation.
- DevOps & IT Teams — monitor for new vulnerabilities affecting the specific products and versions in your stack.
- Compliance Officers — automate the gathering of vulnerability data for security audits and reporting.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get CPE dictionary entry by UUID
g. CVE-2023-1234). Get CVE details by ID
Retrieve CVE change history
List valid CPE match strings
Search product dictionary by keyword
Find CVEs for a product (CPE)
g. CWE-89). Find CVEs by weakness (CWE)
Search CVEs by publication date
Search CVEs by keyword
Filter CVEs by severity
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns NIST NVD into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from NIST NVD and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
NIST NVD in Cursor
Why run NIST NVD with Vinkius?
The NIST NVD connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect NIST NVD using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
NIST NVD and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect NIST NVD to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
NIST NVD for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and NIST NVD is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is an API Key mandatory?
No. The NVD API allows public access without a key. However, using a key increases your rate limit significantly (up to 50 requests per 30 seconds).
What is a CPE string?
CPE (Common Platform Enumeration) is a structured naming scheme for information technology systems, software, and packages (e.g., cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2019).
How far back can I search for vulnerabilities?
The NVD contains vulnerabilities dating back to the late 1990s. You can search the entire database by ID or keyword.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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