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By querying Ubuntu's CVE system, it provides a clearer picture of the current security standing of different Ubuntu versions.\n\nMore on Ubuntu's patch gap and an introduction to Mind The Gap is available at:\n\n- https://blog.kulkan.com/measuring-the-ubuntu-patch-gap-with-mind-the-gap-ccac07e1391b\n\n![MindTheGap](screencapture.png?raw=true \"MindTheGap\")\n\n## Introduction\n\nIn the dynamic world of software vulnerabilities, staying ahead of attackers is crucial. Mind The Gap was developed out of a personal experience with a vulnerability that was re-discovered although it had already been patched. This tool aims to highlight the patch gap in Ubuntu systems, providing users with actionable data to mitigate risks.\n\n## Key Features:\n\n- **CVE Reporting**: Prints out active Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) for a given Ubuntu version along with the number of days elapsed since their publication.\n\n- **Patch Gap Statistics**: Provides basic statistics on the Patch Gap, helping users understand the security posture of their systems.\n\n- **Customizable Filters**: Supports command-line tweaks to focus on specific priorities (e.g., critical, high) or statuses (e.g., needs-triage, needed, pending).\n\n## Prerequisites:\n\n- Python 3.x\n- \\`requests\\` Python package\n\n## Installation:\n\n1. Clone this repository or download \\`mindthegap.py\\`.\n2. Install the necessary Python packages:\n   ```\n   pip install requests\n   ```\n\n## Usage:\n\nHere is how to use Mind The Gap:\n\n1. 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