Automate CVE Alerts: Daily Intelligence & Priority Workflow

Transform your security team's vulnerability management with this comprehensive n8n workflow that automatically fetches, prioritizes, and delivers daily CVE intelligence directly to your Slack channels and email inbox. Stop drowning in vulnerability noise and focus on the threats that actually matter to your technology stack.

What this workflow does

This automated CVE monitoring system streamlines your daily security operations through intelligent vulnerability tracking:

• Fetches fresh CVE data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) daily
• Matches vulnerabilities against your customizable technology watchlist using keyword-based filtering
• Enriches findings with EPSS exploit probability scores for risk assessment
• Flags critical threats using CISA KEV data to identify actively exploited vulnerabilities
• Eliminates duplicate alerts to prevent notification fatigue
• Delivers prioritized digests via Slack messages and Gmail notifications

Perfect for these use cases

• Security Operations Centers (SOC) needing automated vulnerability intelligence
• Managed Service Providers (MSP) monitoring multiple client environments
• DevSecOps teams tracking technology-specific security threats
• Internal security teams requiring daily vulnerability monitoring
• Self-hosted infrastructure operators maintaining security awareness

Technical details

Built for n8n automation platform using essential nodes including HTTP Request for NVD API integration, Code nodes for data processing and EPSS enrichment, Gmail integration for email alerts, Slack connectivity for team notifications, Extract from File for CSV processing, and Sticky Notes for configuration management. The workflow supports Google Sheets integration for easy watchlist management and works seamlessly on self-hosted n8n instances.

This beginner-friendly automation requires an NVD API key and optional Slack/Gmail accounts. Configure your technology watchlist once, then receive intelligent, prioritized vulnerability alerts that help your security team focus on what matters most - protecting your specific technology environment from real threats.