Application security is facing a scale and a signal problem. CVEs are being disclosed faster than ever, yet security teams are still left sifting through vague alerts, trying to determine which vulnerabilities are real threats and which are just noise. The traditional vulnerability database model, built on metadata and severity scores, is no longer enough.
This week, Miggo Security launched VulnDB, a new kind of vulnerability database that rethinks the purpose of CVE intelligence entirely. Instead of recording what’s broken, VulnDB predicts how, where, and whether a vulnerability could actually be exploited before an attacker makes a move.
“At Miggo, we don’t just count CVEs—we dissect them,” said Itai Goldman, Co-Founder and CTO at Miggo. “Everyone’s drowning in CVEs, but no one’s telling you which ones can actually be exploited through your app.”
From Theoretical Risk to Runtime Reality
The premise behind VulnDB is simple but disruptive: knowing a vulnerability exists isn’t the same as knowing it matters. Traditional vulnerability databases stop at identifying which software packages are affected, offering little insight into how those flaws interact with your code, your architecture, or your users.
VulnDB zooms in further, down to the specific function within a dependency that introduces the risk. Miggo’s system then maps that vulnerable function to the application’s actual runtime behavior, showing whether the vulnerable code is even reachable, and under what conditions an exploit might occur.
This function-level context changes the game. Instead of drowning in alerts for vulnerabilities that may not even be used, teams can focus on the ones that pose a true, immediate threat.
“VulnDB helps teams know not only what’s vulnerable but if and why it matters,” said Goldman. “That transforms security from reactive firefighting into informed, proactive defense.”
Simulated Exploits, Real-World Defense
One of VulnDB’s most innovative capabilities lies in how it anticipates attacks before they happen. For each new vulnerability, Miggo’s AI generates and runs simulated exploit attempts. This helps determine whether the flaw can be weaponized in real-world conditions and what those attack paths would look like.
The insights generated from these simulations feed directly into live defenses. Miggo uses them to craft adaptive Web Application Firewall rules, which update automatically as attacker behaviors evolve. These rules can be deployed in real time, often providing protection well before a patch is even available.
By combining exploit simulation with immediate runtime enforcement, Miggo helps organizations reduce their window of exposure, not just from days to hours, but from hours to minutes.
Made for DevSecOps Collaboration
While VulnDB is built on sophisticated security technology, it’s designed with usability in mind. Each vulnerability entry includes a clear explanation of how the issue works, what causes it, and how it could be triggered. These insights are written in language accessible to both security professionals and developers.
That accessibility is a crucial piece of the puzzle. In modern DevSecOps environments, developers are often the ones tasked with fixing vulnerabilities. VulnDB gives them the information they need quickly without wading through obscure jargon or chasing false positives.
This clarity fosters tighter alignment between AppSec and engineering teams, enabling quicker triage and more effective remediation.
“Security isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about knowing what matters,” said Liad Eliyahu, Head of Research at Miggo. “With our Predictive VulnDB, we’re delivering actionable intelligence, not just data.”
Open to the Community, Built for the Future
VulnDB is available as a free resource for the broader security community. Any team can access its insights, including real-time function-level analysis and root cause breakdowns. But the real power of VulnDB emerges when paired with Miggo’s broader platform, where these insights drive dynamic protection, runtime observability, and autonomous enforcement.
This launch also signals a deeper shift in how vulnerability management must evolve. As software grows more complex and attackers get faster, the future of security won’t be defined by who knows the most. It’ll be defined by who can act first.
With VulnDB, Miggo is offering defenders that early advantage. Not through more alerts, but through smarter ones. Not by listing vulnerabilities, but by understanding them. And not just by monitoring runtime, but by protecting it, too.
