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# Preparing for the Shodan Exploit Integration

# Preparing for the Shodan
Exploit Integration {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A successful Shodan
Exploit Integration requires planning and careful execution of pre-integration tasks.
Prepare for the integration by performing these tasks. The Shodan Exploit Integration
assumes that you are familiar with the Shodan search engine and API.

## Before you begin

The Shodan Exploit
Integration requires an API key. Register with the Shodan
[website](https://developer.shodan.io/api/requirements) for a free subscription to acquire this key.

Role required: admin

## About this task

Note:  
Before running the integration, make any necessary configuration changes based on your requirements.

* If you have not imported NIST Vulnerability Database (NVD) data into Vulnerability Response, do so before installing the
  Shodan
  Exploit Integration. Importing the NVD data ensures that your Common
  Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) data auto-populates the exploit
  records.

  Without NVD data, a placeholder is created in the exploit record and not
  entered until the next NVD update. For more information on NVD, see [Importing data with the NVD and CWE integrations and managing third-party libraries](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SDp7vDWErXHrLtUOsZ_~qw "If not already installed, download and run the NVD integration and run the CWE scheduled job as part of your initial setup of Vulnerability Response and prior to importing vulnerability data into your instance with a third-party scanner product. The Vulnerability Response Integration with NVD is available on the ServiceNow Store.").
* There is a configured run-as user for each integration record. The default
  value for this user is VR.System. Do not change this
  value.

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