> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-cerberus.c7-security.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Vulnerabilities

> Comprehensive vulnerability discovery, tracking, analysis, and remediation management in C7 Cerberus.

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The Vulnerabilities module is the central hub for managing all security findings discovered during assessments. It provides complete lifecycle management from discovery through remediation, with detailed analytics and reporting capabilities.

## Overview Dashboard

The vulnerability overview provides immediate visibility into your security posture with critical alerts and severity distribution.

### Critical Alert System

When critical vulnerabilities are detected, the platform displays prominent alerts requiring immediate attention:

* **Critical findings flag** with warning indicators
* **Action status**: "Immediate action required" notifications
* **Priority queue** for critical remediation

### Severity Distribution

All vulnerabilities are categorized by severity level:

| Severity     | Description                                         | Typical CVSS Range |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| **Critical** | Immediate exploitation risk, severe business impact | 9.0 - 10.0         |
| **High**     | Significant risk requiring prompt remediation       | 7.0 - 8.9          |
| **Medium**   | Moderate risk, should be addressed in normal cycle  | 4.0 - 6.9          |
| **Low**      | Minor issues with limited impact                    | 0.1 - 3.9          |

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/c7cybersecurity/HiaZBSQlk-siyrlN/assets/cerberus/vulnerabilties-statistics.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HiaZBSQlk-siyrlN&q=85&s=10107f688b2655c4f250654343a8b5c2" width="2986" height="1700" data-path="assets/cerberus/vulnerabilties-statistics.png" />

### Vulnerability Type Breakdown

Findings are classified by attack vector:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Web Vulnerabilities" icon="globe">
    Application-layer security issues including injection flaws, authentication bypasses, and misconfigurations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Network Vulnerabilities" icon="network-wired">
    Infrastructure-level issues including exposed services, protocol weaknesses, and network misconfigurations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Personnel/Social" icon="user">
    Human-factor vulnerabilities including phishing susceptibility and access control issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Vulnerability Table

The main vulnerability table displays all findings with comprehensive filtering and search capabilities.

### Table Columns

| Column             | Description                                        |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **ID**             | Unique vulnerability identifier (e.g., `687130b6`) |
| **Name**           | Vulnerability title with detailed description      |
| **Status**         | Current state: Opened, Mitigated, or Closed        |
| **Attack Vector**  | Classification: Web, Network, or Person            |
| **CVSS Score**     | Numerical severity rating (0-10 scale)             |
| **Severity**       | Categorical level: Critical, High, Medium, Low     |
| **Priority**       | Operational priority for remediation               |
| **Complexity**     | Estimated remediation difficulty                   |
| **Discovery Date** | When the vulnerability was identified              |
| **Related Asset**  | Associated asset, service, or endpoint             |

### Common Vulnerability Types

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Authentication & Authorization">
    * OAuth2 Token Exposure (CVSS 8.8)
    * Privilege Escalation via Admin Access (CVSS 7.8)
    * Missing rate limiting on authentication endpoints
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Injection & SSRF">
    * SSRF in File Processor (CVSS 7.5)
    * SQL Injection vulnerabilities
    * Command injection flaws
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Infrastructure">
    * Kafka Unauthenticated Access (CVSS 9.1)
    * Redis Unprotected Instance (CVSS 8.3)
    * Unencrypted Telnet Service (CVSS 7.5)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Information Disclosure">
    * Exposed .git/ directories
    * Accessible .env files
    * Database file exposure
    * Configuration file leakage
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Search & Filtering

* **Full-text search** across all vulnerability fields
* **Advanced filters** for severity, status, vector, date range
* **Pagination** with configurable rows per page
* **Bulk selection** for batch operations

## Vulnerability Detail View

Clicking on any vulnerability opens a comprehensive detail view with three tabs.

### Overview Tab

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/c7cybersecurity/HiaZBSQlk-siyrlN/assets/cerberus/attack-vector.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HiaZBSQlk-siyrlN&q=85&s=7294d66e1e4eb13def40350e76e90889" width="2974" height="1698" data-path="assets/cerberus/attack-vector.png" />

**Classification Section**

* Attack vector type with visual icon (Web/Network/Person)
* Severity badge with color coding
* CVSS Score prominently displayed

**Summary Metrics**

* Linked asset (port, service, or endpoint)
* Current status with visual indicator
* Priority level assignment
* Complexity assessment
* Discovery date

**Action Buttons**

* **Edit**: Modify vulnerability details
* **Delete**: Remove vulnerability record

### Affected Components

Lists all systems and components impacted by the vulnerability:

```
Example: OAuth2 Token Exposure
- OAuth Service
- API Gateway
Total: 2 components affected
```

### Description & Reproduction Steps

Detailed vulnerability information including:

1. **Technical description** of the vulnerability
2. **Step-by-step reproduction guide**:
   * Authenticate with valid credentials
   * Make API request to vulnerable endpoint
   * Observe the security issue in response

### Attack Vector Map

Visual network graph showing the exploitation path:

* **Nodes**: Assets involved in the attack chain
* **Edges**: Relationships and connections
* **Interactive**: Click nodes to explore asset details

Example path: `443 (service) → Apache Kafka Cluster → 10.0.0.1 (target)`

### Remediation Section

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/c7cybersecurity/HiaZBSQlk-siyrlN/assets/cerberus/vulnerability-create.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HiaZBSQlk-siyrlN&q=85&s=aba034eee6737a45bbdf84986c8da23d" width="2344" height="1670" data-path="assets/cerberus/vulnerability-create.png" />

**Priority and Complexity Indicators**

* Priority: Critical / High / Medium / Low
* Complexity: Low / Medium / High

**Remediation Steps**
Structured guidance for fixing the vulnerability:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Immediate Mitigation">
    Apply temporary controls to reduce risk
  </Step>

  <Step title="Root Cause Fix">
    Implement the permanent solution
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verification">
    Confirm the fix and update status
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Vulnerability Management Workflow

### Discovery Phase

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Automated Scanning" icon="robot">
    Continuous vulnerability detection via agents
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manual Import" icon="upload">
    Import findings from external tools and data sources
  </Card>

  <Card title="Penetration Testing" icon="user-secret">
    Results from manual security assessments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Threat Intelligence" icon="rss">
    Integration with threat intelligence feeds
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Analysis Phase

* **CVSS scoring** assignment based on impact and exploitability
* **Severity classification** using industry standards
* **Attack vector categorization** (Web, Network, Person)
* **Asset correlation** linking findings to infrastructure
* **Impact assessment** evaluating business risk

### Tracking Phase

| Status          | Description                            |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Opened**      | Newly discovered, awaiting remediation |
| **In Progress** | Actively being remediated              |
| **Mitigated**   | Temporary controls applied             |
| **Closed**      | Permanently resolved and verified      |

### Timeline Analytics

The vulnerability timeline visualization shows:

* **Historical discovery patterns** over time
* **Severity breakdown by date** for trend analysis
* **Peak periods** when most vulnerabilities were found
* **Date picker** for custom temporal range selection

## Best Practices

<Note>
  **Prioritization Strategy**

  Focus remediation efforts based on:

  1. **Severity** - Critical and High first
  2. **Exploitability** - Easily exploitable vulnerabilities take priority
  3. **Asset criticality** - Vulnerabilities on business-critical systems
  4. **Complexity** - Quick wins (low complexity) can reduce overall risk rapidly
</Note>

<Warning>
  **Critical Vulnerabilities**

  Any vulnerability marked as Critical should be addressed within 24-48 hours. These represent immediate exploitation risk with severe business impact.
</Warning>

## Integration with Other Modules

The Vulnerabilities module connects seamlessly with other platform components:

* **Scope & Recon**: Vulnerabilities link to discovered assets
* **Agents**: Automated scanning populates findings
* **Reporting**: Findings flow into assessment reports
* **AI Assistant**: Get remediation recommendations and analysis