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Tenable → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Tenable API to perform a "Post Undefined" operation, which appears to be a generic POST request allowing users to send data chunks of a specified size. It is useful in scenarios where you need to upload or send data in parts (chunks) to the Tenable service, for example when handling large datasets or files that require chunked transmission.

Practical examples include:

  • Uploading large scan results or vulnerability data in chunks.
  • Sending segmented configuration or asset information to Tenable.
  • Any custom POST request to Tenable's API endpoint that requires specifying chunk sizes.

Properties

Name Meaning
Chunk Size The size of each data chunk to send in the POST request body.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the Tenable API after performing the POST request. The structure of the JSON depends on the specific API endpoint and operation but generally includes the result of the POST action such as confirmation, status, or any returned data.

No binary data output is indicated by the code or properties.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Tenable API.
  • Needs proper configuration of the Tenable API base URL and authentication credentials within n8n.
  • Uses HTTP POST requests to communicate with the Tenable API.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication failures.
    • Incorrect chunk size values (e.g., zero or negative numbers) may lead to unexpected behavior or errors.
    • Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.
    • If the API endpoint expects additional parameters not provided, the request might fail.

  • Error messages:

    • Errors related to missing credentials: Ensure the API key and other required authentication details are correctly set up.
    • API response errors: Check the error message returned in the JSON output; it often indicates what went wrong (e.g., invalid chunk size, malformed request).
    • Parsing errors: If the input data is not properly formatted JSON or the chunk size is not a number, the node may throw errors.

To resolve these, verify credentials, validate input property values, and ensure network access to the Tenable API.

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