Mc

MWDB Core on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Azure Security

Malware sample repository and analysis sharing platform with tagging, search and group based access.

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Overview

MWDB Core is the open source malware repository developed by CERT Polska and the engine behind the mwdb.cert.pl service. It stores files, extracted static configurations and text blobs as content addressed objects, links them with parent and child relations, and lets analysts enrich every object with tags, attributes and comments. A Lucene style query language searches across hashes, names, tags, attributes and configuration fields, and a capability based permission model with users, groups and sharing rules controls exactly who can see and do what. Everything is available through the web UI and a documented REST API, so automated pipelines and analysts work against the same database.

Why the cloudimg image

The cloudimg image is a complete single node deployment: the API under gunicorn, the web application served by nginx over TLS, PostgreSQL as the object database and Redis as the rate limiting backend, all bound to loopback except the single HTTPS front door. Every secret is generated on your own virtual machine at first boot, including the database password, the application secret key that signs every session and API key, the TLS certificate and a unique administrator password, and the administrator account itself is created for the first time on your VM. Self registration is disabled and the image ships completely empty: no sample, plugin, rule set or signature database of any kind is present. The base is fully patched and paired with a deployment guide, and every image is backed by 24/7 cloudimg support.

Common uses

  • Running a private malware sample repository for a SOC, CERT or research team
  • Sharing samples, configs and analysis notes with partner organisations under group based access
  • Feeding automated analysis pipelines through the REST API and mwdblib

See it running

Real screenshots taken while testing this image against its deployment guide.

MWDB Core on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS screenshot 1 MWDB Core on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS screenshot 2 MWDB Core on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS screenshot 3 MWDB Core on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS screenshot 4