Vulnerability

Weakness in a system that can be exploited.

security flaw vulnerability

A vulnerability is a weakness or flaw in a system, process, or asset that can be exploited by threats to cause harm.

From Latin vulnerabilitas, from vulnerare 'to wound'.

A vulnerability is like a crack in a wall that someone could use to get inside a building - it's a weakness that bad actors can take advantage of.

What is a vulnerability? A weakness in a system that can be exploited
How are vulnerabilities found? Through security audits and penetration testing
What happens when a vulnerability is discovered? Security patches are often released to fix it

weakness flaw

risk weakness

bug security hole

system process asset

computing security