CVEDB vs MalwareBazaar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CVEDB vs MalwareBazaar: common questions
Which is more reliable, CVEDB or MalwareBazaar?
On our scheduled checks, MalwareBazaar leads on measured uptime — CVEDB at —% versus MalwareBazaar at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do CVEDB and MalwareBazaar need an API key?
CVEDB needs no key, while MalwareBazaar requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CVEDB first.
Can I call CVEDB and MalwareBazaar from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CVEDB and MalwareBazaar from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are CVEDB and MalwareBazaar free for commercial use?
CVEDB has unclear commercial terms, and MalwareBazaar has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.