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Auto CVE & IOC feed ingestor with OpenAI risk triage & email alerts

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

How it works This Blue Team workflow ingests threat intelligence from public CVE and IOC feeds, merges the data, performs automated triage using OpenAI, and routes actionable alerts via email. C...

Best for

  • SecOps automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.emailsend, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.switch

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Adnan Tariq.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Auto CVE & IOC feed ingestor with OpenAI risk triage & email alerts
Workflow name
Auto CVE & IOC feed ingestor with OpenAI risk triage & email alerts

How it works

This Blue Team workflow ingests threat intelligence from public CVE and IOC feeds, merges the data, performs automated triage using OpenAI, and routes actionable alerts via email.

  • 📥 CVE and IOC feeds pulled from trusted sources
  • 🤖 AI node evaluates risk severity and recommends response
  • 🧠 Playbook logic determines whether to notify, monitor, or isolate
  • 📧 Alerts sent to email and also logged to Google Sheets
  • 🧱 Built with modular, no-code logic for maximum clarity

Set up steps

  1. Add your OpenAI API key in the AI nodes
  2. Configure your email in the Gmail node
  3. Update Google Sheets credentials and sheet ID
  4. (Optional) Add a Cron or Webhook trigger to automate intake

Requirements

• OpenAI API key
• Gmail credentials
• Google Sheets access
• Internet connection

Who’s it for

• Blue teamers
• SOC analysts
• Cybersecurity students
• SME defenders using no-code tooling


This template is part of the CYBERPULSE AI BlueOps Lite & Pro plans.
Visit cyberpulsesolutions.com/blueops for the full bundle.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - ⏰ Cron – Daily Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - 🌐 Get CVE Feed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - 🛡️ Get IOC Feed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 4 - 🧠 Merge Threat Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.1

Block 5 - 🧠Combine Threat Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - 🧠 AI – Risk Evaluation

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - 🧠 AI – Triage Vulnerabilities

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - 🚨 ALERT – LEV Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 9 - 📧 Send Alert Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 10 - Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 11 - 🧠 AI – Incident Playbook Selector

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Code

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 13 - 🧭 Response Router

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 14 - Send Alert Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 15 - Log to Google Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 16 - HTTP Request

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 17 - Split Out

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 20 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 21 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Auto CVE & IOC feed ingestor with OpenAI risk triage & email alerts
Complexity advanced
Nodes 21
Categories SecOps, AI Summarization
Author Adnan Tariq
Published 24 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6356/6356.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Auto CVE & IOC feed ingestor with OpenAI risk triage & email alerts do?

How it works This Blue Team workflow ingests threat intelligence from public CVE and IOC feeds, merges the data, performs automated triage using OpenAI, and routes actionable alerts via email. C...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your SecOps, AI Summarization use case.