Application Settings

Configure Simple Vulnerability Manager preferences, interface language, and application behavior

Simple Vulnerability Manager (SVM) provides comprehensive configuration options to customize your vulnerability analysis workflow. This guide covers all application settings and preferences.

Language Configuration

SVM supports three interface languages with full Unicode support (added in version 2.1.0).

Supported Languages

• English - Full interface translation
• Spanish (Español) - Complete localization
• Russian (Русский) - Full translation support

1. Change Interface Language

   Navigate to the main menu and select your preferred language from the language selector. The interface will immediately update to display all menus, dialogs, and messages in the selected language.

2. Verify Language Files

   SVM uses language-specific INI files to store localized settings:

   • svm_en.ini - English configuration
   • svm_es.ini - Spanish configuration
   • svm_rus.ini - Russian configuration
3. Restart if Needed

   Most language changes take effect immediately. If you experience any display issues, restart the application.

The Unicode support introduced in version 2.1.0 enables proper display of special characters across all languages, including Cyrillic and accented characters.

Standalone and Professional Versions

The SVM executable name is associated with its INI configuration file, allowing you to run both Standalone and Professional versions simultaneously.

Version Configuration

You can maintain separate configurations by naming your executables differently:

• svm.exe → uses svm.ini
• svm_pro.exe → uses svm_pro.ini
• svm_standalone.exe → uses svm_standalone.ini

This feature was introduced in version 2.1.0, enabling consultants to maintain separate environments for different clients or projects.

Connection Settings (SVM Pro)

The Professional version includes server connection capabilities for multi-user collaboration.

Server Configuration

1. Access Connection Settings

   Navigate to Options → Connection Configuration (Configuración de Conexión)

2. Configure Server Details

   Enter the following connection parameters:

   • Server: Hostname or IP address (e.g., svm.myddns.me)
   • Port: Server port number (default: 8444)
   • Token: Authentication token for your organization
3. Test Connection

   Click the test connection button to verify connectivity before saving.

Demo Server Access

You can try SVM Pro features using the demo server:

Server: svm.myddns.me
Port: 8444
Token: svm_demo

Version 2.0.2 introduced encrypted and compressed data transmission between server and clients for enhanced security and performance.

Connection settings require proper network configuration. If using SVM with Wine on Linux/MacOS, ensure your network adapter is properly configured. Connection handling was improved for Wine compatibility in version 2.1.0.

Update Settings

SVM includes automatic update detection and download capabilities.

Version Checking

1. Automatic Version Detection

   SVM automatically checks for new versions on startup (introduced in version 2.1.0).

2. Manual Update Check

   Navigate to Tools → Check for Updates to manually verify if a newer version is available.

3. Download Updates

   When a new version is detected, SVM will prompt you to visit the download page at github.com/simplevulnerabilitymanager/svm/releases

Script and Tool Updates

Update internal scripts and tools independently from the main application:

1. Access Update Tools Menu

   Navigate to Tools → Update Scripts and Tools

2. Download Latest Scripts

   The update function downloads the latest open-source scripts from the SVM repository.

3. Verify Update

   Check the console output to confirm all scripts were successfully updated.

All Windows (.bat) and Linux (.sh) scripts are open source under GPL license and can be updated independently from the main application.

Text Field Capacity

Version 2.1.0 significantly expanded text field capacity for better documentation:

• IP addresses: Extended capacity for multiple IPs and ranges
• Web URLs: Support for lengthy URLs and query parameters
• Notes: Expanded comment fields for detailed observations
• Request/Response: Increased capacity for full HTTP traffic logs

Bug Reports and Feature Requests

SVM includes an integrated feedback system for reporting issues and suggesting improvements.

Using the BugIdeas Window

1. Access BugIdeas

   Open the BugIdeas window from the Help menu to report errors or suggest new features.

2. Describe Your Issue or Idea

   Enter a detailed description in the comment field. The vertical scrollbar (fixed in version 2.0.3) allows for lengthy descriptions.

3. Submit Feedback

   Click Submit to send your feedback directly to the development team.

You can also email feedback to [e-mail]

Database Management

Backup Configuration

1. Access Backup Options

   Navigate to Database → Backup to create a backup of your local vulnerability database.

2. Select Backup Location

   Choose a secure location for your backup file. Backups include all projects, vulnerabilities, and configurations.

3. Verify Backup

   The backup process creates a complete copy of your database. Verify the file was created successfully.

The backup error in Wine (version 2.0.2 and earlier) has been fixed in version 2.0.3. Ensure you’re using the latest version for reliable backups on Linux/MacOS.

Window and Control Behavior

Display Settings

• Window Resizing: Controls automatically adjust when resizing the main window
• Zoom Functionality: OWASP Mobile section supports zoom controls that properly restore to normal view
• Multiple Instances: Running multiple instances of svm.exe is supported, with proper cleanup on exit (fixed for Wine in version 2.0.3)

Control positioning issues when resizing windows were resolved in version 2.0.2, ensuring a consistent user experience.

Microsoft Office Integration

SVM requires Microsoft Office for report generation capabilities.

Office Requirements

• Microsoft Word: Required for generating Word reports
• Microsoft Excel: Required for exporting project lists and vulnerability data

If Microsoft Word or Excel is not installed, SVM will display clear error messages when attempting to generate reports or export data. Ensure Office is properly installed and activated.

Word Template Handling

When double-clicking a template in configuration (version 2.0.0+):

• Opens the actual template file for editing in Word
• Previously opened a new document based on the template
• Changes are saved directly to the template

Proxy Configuration

For users behind corporate firewalls or requiring proxy access:

Qualys Proxy Settings

Configure proxy settings for Qualys scanner connections:

Proxy IP: [Your proxy server]
Proxy Port: [Proxy port number]
Proxy User: [Authentication username]
Proxy Password: [Authentication password]

The system supports:

• Basic proxy authentication
• NTLM authentication (—proxy-anyauth)
• Automatic proxy detection

Configuration File Location

All settings are stored in INI files in the SVM installation directory. The active configuration file matches the executable name:

• Executable: svm.exe → Configuration: svm.ini
• Executable: svm_pro.exe → Configuration: svm_pro.ini

A clean configuration template is available as svm_virgen.ini for creating new configurations from scratch.

License Configuration

SVM is available in two licensing modes:

Freeware License

• Personal use only
• Full feature access for individual security analysts
• No server/multi-user features

Professional License

• Commercial use authorized
• Multi-user server capabilities
• Encrypted client-server communication
• Team collaboration features

The freeware version should only be used for personal purposes. Commercial use requires purchasing a Professional license. Contact [e-mail] for licensing information.