When exploring vulnerability exposures, it is crucial to have a detailed understanding of their impact and potential risks. This article provides an in-depth guide to utilizing the Exposure Details Page. Discover how this page enables you to gain valuable insights into vulnerability summaries, associated threats, recommended mitigation steps, impacted assets, and more.
The Exposure Details Page acts as a centralized hub for comprehensive vulnerability information. By clicking on any exposure row, you can navigate to the Exposure Details page for a more detailed overview.
Exposure Details
The following is a sample that shows the exposure details for a vulnerability.
Exposure Detailed View
Each vulnerability is associated with a CVE number, prominently displayed at the top of the Exposure Details Page. Clicking on the CVE number directs you to the corresponding page on the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), which provides a wealth of additional details.
CVE NVD Source Page
The Exposure Details Page presents a summary of the vulnerability, offering a concise overview of its key aspects and potential impact. This summary combines information from multiple sources, including integrated scanners, the NVD, and Securin's proprietary data. By consolidating these insights in a single window, Securin streamlines your understanding of the exposure.
For the chosen vulnerability, you can see a summary of the vulnerability, vulnerability details, associated threats, recommended mitigation steps, and impacted assets.
The Exposures Breakdown
Exposures Detailed View Summary
The following is the exposure summary extracted from the Qualys scanner.
Scanner Exposure Summary—1
Scanner Exposure Summary—2
Exposures Detailed View Vulnerabilities
The Vulnerabilities window delves deeper into the vulnerability details. It displays the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) information sourced from the NVD and assigns a risk score after considering threats, exploits, and the ease of exploitability.
Vulnerabilities—Detailed View
Additionally, this section highlights the products affected by the vulnerability, the weakness behind its existence, and the publication and modification dates of the corresponding CVE.
Exposures Detailed View Impacted Assets
The Impacted Assets window provides crucial insights into the assets affected by the vulnerability exposure.
Impacted Assets Detailed View
It offers details regarding asset criticality, enabling organizations to prioritize their remediation efforts effectively. Furthermore, it provides information on asset locations, allowing for a more comprehensive examination. Clicking "View All" reveals a comprehensive list of assets associated with the given exposure.
The Exposure Detailed View page also provides various options for working with vulnerabilities. These options may include steps for remediation, further investigation, or reporting, and empowering users to take appropriate actions.
Working with Exposures
The Exposure Scores section offers a summary of the exposure, including associated scores and threats.
Exposure Scores
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The summary also provides information related to asset details and latency metrics, allowing organizations to gauge the exposure timeline effectively.
Exposure Asset Details
The Exposure Details Page is a powerful resource for understanding and managing vulnerability exposures. By consolidating information from multiple sources and providing comprehensive insights into summaries, vulnerabilities, and impacted assets, Securin ensures a streamlined approach to vulnerability remediation. Leverage this page to gain a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities, prioritize mitigation efforts, and protect your organization from potential threats.
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