security hole
Exploitable software flaw
A security hole is a vulnerability in software, hardware, or a system that allows unauthorized access or exploitation.
Hackers look for security holes to gain entry, steal data, or cause damage.
The company rushed to patch a security hole before it could be exploited.
Also called a security flaw or vulnerability.
Unpatched security vulnerability
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- attack vectorMethod of intrusion
- payloadCarried freight or charge
- proof-of-conceptFeasibility demonstration
rootkit · drive-by download · man-in-the-middle · credential stuffing · brute force
Imperfection in something
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- loopholeExploitable gap in rules
backdoor · misconfiguration · oversight · error · glitch · fault · exposure · gap
Unauthorized entry into space
- unauthorized accessEntry without permission
- data leakUnintended exposure of confidential information
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- exfiltrationCovert withdrawal of people/data
penetration · hack · incident · identity theft · network intrusion · lateral movement · infiltration · account takeover
Material covering damage
- fixRepair or solution
- updateNew version or information
- hotfixEmergency software repair
- mitigationReduction of severity
workaround · hardening · code review · penetration testing · audit · disclosure · bug bounty · threat assessment
zero-day
Unpatched security vulnerability
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- attack vectorMethod of intrusion
- payloadCarried freight or charge
proof-of-concept · rootkit · drive-by download · man-in-the-middle · credential stuffing · brute force
flaw
Imperfection in something
loophole · backdoor · misconfiguration · oversight · error · glitch · fault · exposure · gap · crack
intrusion
Unauthorized entry into space
- unauthorized accessEntry without permission
- data leakUnintended exposure of confidential information
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
exfiltration · penetration · hack · incident · identity theft · network intrusion · lateral movement · infiltration · account takeover · insider threat
patch
Material covering damage
mitigation · workaround · hardening · code review · penetration testing · audit · disclosure · bug bounty · threat assessment · risk mitigation
security holesecurity patch
Update addressing software vulnerabilities
firewall · security feature · safeguard · encryption · protection
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