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Bender: An Open Source Tool for Vulnerability Management | OpenSec Atlas

Vulnerability Management

Tool

Bender

Bender is a simple, portable Windows vulnerability scanner with a user-friendly GUI that detects system, application, driver, and network vulnerabilities.

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About This Tool

Simple and portable app for search vulnerabilities in Windows system with pretty UI

Primary Use Case

This tool is designed for Windows users and system administrators who want to identify security vulnerabilities on their own machines, including installed apps, drivers, and Windows updates. It is particularly useful for vulnerability management and endpoint protection by providing detailed CVE scanning and network port analysis in an easy-to-use interface.

Key Features

Scan installed system and user applications for CVEs
Scan Windows drivers located in C:\windows\system32\drivers for vulnerabilities
Scan installed Windows KB updates for known vulnerabilities
Scan local and external network ports
Collect common system information
Save scan reports as images
Portable and simple GUI built with PyQT6
Reads only system files, folders, and registry without modifying them

Insights & Recommendations

Bender requires Windows 8 or newer due to PyQT6 dependencies and system call limitations. Admin privileges are mandatory for accessing system info. The tool only reads system data and does not modify any files or registry entries. Users should only scan their own PCs to comply with legal and ethical guidelines.

Installation

Download the latest build from the releases page
Obtain a Vulners.com API key following the provided help documentation
Add Bender.exe to antivirus exclusion to prevent false positives caused by pyinstaller unpacking
Run the application with administrator privileges

Usage

Run Bender.exe as Admin

Launches the vulnerability scanner with necessary permissions to access system information

Smart Usage Notes

Integrate Bender scans into regular endpoint security assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities before exploitation.Use Bender reports to prioritize patch management and remediation efforts based on detected CVEs and vulnerable drivers.Combine Bender with network monitoring tools to correlate open ports and vulnerable services for comprehensive attack surface mapping.Leverage Bender's portable GUI for on-demand vulnerability checks during incident response or forensic investigations.Automate scheduled scans with Bender and export reports to feed into SIEM or vulnerability management platforms for continuous monitoring.