The structure of a vulnerability report
A vulnerability report is a document that identifies and describes weaknesses or flaws in the security of a system, software, network, application, or infrastructure.
These reports detail the weaknesses found, how they can be exploited, their potential impact, and, in many cases, recommendations to mitigate or solve these problems.
The basic structure of the report is as follows:
- Introduction:
- Title: A descriptive title summarizing the vulnerability.
- Executive summary: A brief description of the problem and its potential impact. It begins with a brief but comprehensive summary of the vulnerability, including its potential impact and how it was discovered.
- Description:
- A detailed description of the vulnerability: This explains how the vulnerability can be exploited, step by step. It details the context and technical description of the vulnerability, including the exact conditions that allowed it to be exploited. This part of the...
