Explaining impact
Clearly detail the potential impact of the vulnerability. Explain how it could be exploited and what its scope would be. The clearer the management team is about the severity of the problem, the faster they can prioritize and address the vulnerability. The following points detail how the communication of impact can be effectively accomplished:
- Associated risks: Identify and explain the potential risks associated with the vulnerability. Consider how the exploitation of the vulnerability could affect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data or services. Provide concrete examples of how the vulnerability could be exploited in an attack scenario.
- Impact on confidentiality: If the vulnerability affects data confidentiality, highlight this aspect. Explain what type of confidential information could be at risk and how an attacker could access it.
- Impact on integrity: Detail how the vulnerability could compromise data or system integrity. Consider...
