ScanSearch Lets Developers Audit Exposed Network Services Without Active Scanning

ScanSearch is an internet-wide search engine that continuously indexes network devices, their running services, and associated vulnerability data, offering an alternative to traditional port scanning tools like nmap. Developers and security professionals can use its query language to search for specific service names, port numbers, or software versions exposed on the public internet. A typical use case involves identifying devices running outdated software, such as older nginx versions, which can then be cross-referenced against public CVE databases to assess patch urgency. The tool is particularly useful for auditing IoT fleets or verifying that internal services are not unintentionally exposed. While it does not currently support direct CVE ID queries, targeted version-based searches can help surface potentially vulnerable infrastructure at scale.