Snapshot contents and limits
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A Pulse snapshot is a versioned JSON file created after analysis of a personal CVE list.
| Content | Included |
|---|---|
| Submitted CVE IDs | Yes, including missing and rejected records |
| Public observations | KEV, EPSS, CVSS, and feed dates |
| Federal due dates | Only when the corresponding control is enabled |
| Raw scanner text | No |
| Downloaded descriptions | No |
| Authentication of historical observations | No. Imported data is user-supplied |
Import limits
The snapshot loader rejects files above 10,000,000 bytes. Supported snapshots contain at most 10,000 CVEs. A generic scanner JSON file is not automatically a Pulse snapshot.
Comparison scope
Comparison includes KEV listings, ransomware flags, EPSS changes and crossings of the 10% threshold, severity, product attribution, record availability, and optional federal due dates.
Changes to list membership are separate from changes in public observations. Neither proves that a host was fixed.
See save and compare snapshots for the procedure.
Source: Pulse repository documentation.