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Read-onlyIdempotent

Look up full CISA KEV record for a CVE: federal patch deadline, required action, ransomware risk, vendor/product, and lifecycle metadata. Returns 404 if not in catalog.

Instructions

Look up CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities) full record for a CVE. Returns federal patch deadline (due_date), CISA-specified required_action remediation, known ransomware association, vendor/product, the CISA-given common name (e.g. 'Log4Shell'), CISA-reported CWE list, plus lifecycle metadata: date_updated (when CISA last revised the entry), date_removed (set when CISA removed the CVE from the catalog — null while still active), and updated_at (our DB sync freshness). Returns 404 when the CVE is not in the KEV catalog — use cve_lookup for non-KEV CVEs. Best follow-up after cve_lookup or cve_search(kev=true) when an in_kev=true CVE is identified; chain with cwe_lookup on each returned CWE to investigate the weakness category. Free: 30/hr, Pro: 500/hr. Returns {cve_id, vendor_project, product, vulnerability_name, date_added, due_date, required_action, known_ransomware_use, notes, cwes, date_updated, date_removed, updated_at, verdict, next_calls}.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cve_idYesCVE identifier in format CVE-YYYY-NNNNN (e.g. 'CVE-2021-44228', 'CVE-2024-3094')

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate readOnly and idempotent; description adds detailed behavioral context: 404 for missing CVE, rate limits, return fields, lifecycle metadata meaning (date_removed). No contradiction.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Description is detailed but each sentence adds value; front-loaded with purpose. Slightly long but efficient given the complexity, earning a 4.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With output schema present, description still covers return fields, error handling, rate limits, and usage chain, making it fully complete for this lookup tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with one parameter cve_id, which already has a format description. The tool description does not add additional semantic meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states 'Look up CISA KEV full record for a CVE' with specific verb and resource, and distinguishes from siblings like cve_lookup and cve_search by specifying KEV vs non-KEV.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly says when to use (after cve_lookup or cve_search with kev=true), when not (for non-KEV CVEs, use cve_lookup), and suggests chaining with cwe_lookup, providing comprehensive guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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