diff --git a/profiles/kev.yml b/profiles/kev.yml index 8c3d6f8ff9..6b43543cfd 100644 --- a/profiles/kev.yml +++ b/profiles/kev.yml @@ -1,9 +1,18 @@ -# This is a configuration file for the CISA KEV template profile. -# Additional configuration profiles can be created for different types of nuclei scans. -# They should be placed under the 'config' directory at: -# https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates -# Here is an example of how to use a config profile: -# nuclei -config config/osint.yml -list target_list_to_scan.txt +# Nuclei Configuration Profile for CISA KEV Detection +# +# This configuration file is specifically tailored for detecting Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) using Nuclei. +# +# Purpose: +# This profile is focused on identifying vulnerabilities that are listed in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. +# Detecting KEVs is crucial for mitigating risks associated with known and actively exploited vulnerabilities. +# +# Included Templates: +# This configuration references specific templates designed to detect KEVs: +# - tags/kev/: This directory contains templates tagged with 'kev' that are specifically focused on detecting known exploited vulnerabilities. +# +# Running this profile +# You can run this profile using the following command: +# nuclei -profile kev -u https://example.com tags: - kev