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National Vulnerability Database

U.S. National Vulnerability Database.

National Vulnerability Database API is a free Security API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Security
Visit documentation ↗nvd.nist.gov
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National Vulnerability Database API FAQ

Is the National Vulnerability Database API free?

Yes. The National Vulnerability Database API is listed in the Security category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the National Vulnerability Database API require an API key?

No. The National Vulnerability Database API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the National Vulnerability Database API from the browser?

CORS support for the National Vulnerability Database API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the National Vulnerability Database API support HTTPS?

Yes. The National Vulnerability Database API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.