VertexScan — Live Port & CVE Scanner
URL: vertexelite.org/scan Status: Live, free, no signup Threat model: Results not stored
Differentiator
Eliminates false positives from stale cache-based scanners (Shodan/Censys) by probing targets live.
Result States
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Port open, service responding — live verified |
| Phantom | Appears open in cached databases but not responding live |
| Blind-spot | Not in cached databases but actually open |
| KEV CVEs | Known Exploited Vulnerabilities matched against live service versions |
Design
- Free, no signup required
- API documentation available
- Results not stored (privacy-first design)
- Suitable for assessing infrastructure you don't own yet
Published by VertexElite Security Research · research@vertexelite.org