Examples from the Software Titles Page

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 38 views

Host Details Page: Search by Name or Vulnerability (CVE)

Problem

Searching for hosts with specific software installed or vulnerable to certain CVEs can be a tedious task, especially when dealing with a large number of hosts. The current search functionality on the host software detail page only allows for searching by software name, but not by CVE vulnerability. This limitation makes it difficult for users to quickly identify and manage hosts with specific software or vulnerabilities.

What Have You Tried?

To address this issue, users have tried typing into the search box on the host software detail page. While this allows for searching by software name, it does not provide the ability to search by CVE vulnerability. This limitation highlights the need for a more comprehensive search functionality that includes both software name and CVE vulnerability.

Potential Solutions

One potential solution to this problem is to add the same type of search functionality that is already present on the /software/titles page to the host software page. This would allow users to search for hosts with specific software installed or vulnerable to certain CVEs. The search functionality on the /software/titles page is already capable of handling searches by software name and CVE vulnerability, making it a suitable solution for the host software page.

What is the Expected Workflow as a Result of Your Proposal?

The expected workflow as a result of this proposal is as follows:

Searching by CVE Vulnerability

Toggle on the vulnerability filter to only show hosts with vulnerable software.
Type in a search term, such as "ve" or "3", to search for hosts with vulnerable software.
See that only hosts with vulnerable software installed are being returned.

Searching by Software Name and CVE Vulnerability

Ensure the vulnerability filter is toggled off to show all hosts.
Type in a search term, such as "ve" or "3", to search for hosts with vulnerable software.
See that hosts with vulnerable software and hosts with the specified software installed are being returned.

Examples from the Software Titles Page

The following examples demonstrate the search functionality on the /software/titles page:

Searching for hosts with CVEs starting with "3": https://dogfood.fleetdm.com/software/titles?query=3&order_direction=desc&order_key=hosts_count&page=2
Searching for hosts with CVEs containing "ve": https://dogfood.fleetdm.com/software/titles?query=ve&order_direction=desc&order_key=hosts_count&page=0

Benefits of the Proposed Solution

The proposed solution provides several benefits, including:

Improved search functionality: The proposed solution adds the ability to search for hosts with specific software installed or vulnerable to certain CVEs.
Increased efficiency: The proposed solution allows users to quickly identify and manage hosts with specific software or vulnerabilities, reducing the time and effort required to perform these tasks.
Enhanced user experience: The proposed solution provides a more comprehensive and user-friendly search experience, making it easier for users to find the information they need.

Implementation Plan

To implement the proposed solution, the following steps will be taken:

Review and refine the search functionality on the /software/titles page to ensure it meets the requirements for the host software page.
Add the search functionality to the host software page, including the ability to search by software name and CVE vulnerability.
Test the search functionality to ensure it is working correctly and providing the expected results.
Deploy the updated host software page with the new search functionality.

Conclusion

The proposed solution provides a more comprehensive and user-friendly search experience for the host software page, allowing users to quickly identify and manage hosts with specific software or vulnerabilities. By adding the search functionality from the /software/titles page to the host software page, users will be able to search for hosts with specific software installed or vulnerable to certain CVEs, improving their overall experience and efficiency.
Host Details Page: Search by Name or Vulnerability (CVE) - Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the current search functionality on the host software detail page?

A: The current search functionality on the host software detail page only allows for searching by software name, but not by CVE vulnerability.

Q: Why is it necessary to add search functionality by CVE vulnerability?

A: Adding search functionality by CVE vulnerability is necessary to allow users to quickly identify and manage hosts with specific software or vulnerabilities, improving their overall experience and efficiency.

Q: How will the proposed solution improve the user experience?

A: The proposed solution will improve the user experience by providing a more comprehensive and user-friendly search experience, making it easier for users to find the information they need.

Q: What are the benefits of the proposed solution?

A: The proposed solution provides several benefits, including improved search functionality, increased efficiency, and enhanced user experience.

Q: How will the search functionality on the host software page be implemented?

A: The search functionality on the host software page will be implemented by adding the same type of search functionality that is already present on the /software/titles page.

Q: What are the expected results of the proposed solution?

A: The expected results of the proposed solution are that users will be able to search for hosts with specific software installed or vulnerable to certain CVEs, improving their overall experience and efficiency.

Q: How will the proposed solution be tested?

A: The proposed solution will be tested to ensure it is working correctly and providing the expected results.

Q: What is the expected timeline for implementing the proposed solution?

A: The expected timeline for implementing the proposed solution is to be determined, but it will be completed as soon as possible.

Q: Who will be responsible for implementing the proposed solution?

A: The implementation of the proposed solution will be the responsibility of the development team.

Q: What are the potential risks associated with the proposed solution?

A: The potential risks associated with the proposed solution are that it may not meet the requirements of the users, or that it may not be implemented correctly.

Q: How will the potential risks be mitigated?

A: The potential risks will be mitigated by thoroughly testing the proposed solution and ensuring that it meets the requirements of the users.

Additional Information

The proposed solution is a result of issue #22445 and is related to issue #26824.
The proposed solution will rely on the work from the previous two issues.
The implementation of the proposed solution will be done in phases to ensure that it meets the requirements of the users.