Introduction
wtfisthiscve is a tool that explains CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) security vulnerabilities in plain English.
What is it?
When you encounter a CVE ID like CVE-2021-44228, you can use wtfisthiscve to get:
- Plain English summary - What the vulnerability actually is
- Am I affected? - Which software/versions are impacted
- How to fix - Remediation steps
- References - Links to official advisories and patches
How to use it
Web Interface
Visit wtfisthiscve.com and enter a CVE ID in the search box.
API
curl -H "X-API-Key: your-api-key" \
https://wtfisthiscve.com/api/cve/CVE-2021-44228
CLI
wtf CVE-2021-44228
Getting an API Key
- Go to wtfisthiscve.com/dashboard
- Sign in with GitHub, Google, or Microsoft
- Copy your API key from the dashboard
RSS Feeds
Subscribe to stay updated on new CVEs and security news:
| Feed | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Main Feed | /feed.xml | Blog posts + critical CVEs |
| Blog Only | /blog/feed.xml | Weekly CVE roundups |
| CVE Feed | /cve/feed.xml | Recent CVE explanations |
Data Source
CVE data is sourced from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Explanations are generated using AI to make technical details more accessible.