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Fixing a vulnerability is only half the work — verifying the fix is what closes the loop.

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Why Remediation Validation Matters

Teams often mark vulnerabilities as fixed without confirming whether:
  • The patch actually applied
  • The vulnerable behavior is fully removed
  • The issue has reappeared due to rollback or misconfigurations
  • The fix introduced new regressions
Without verification, security risks silently persist. Snapsec Vulnerability Scanner ensures every fix is validated automatically.
Validate fixes instantly after engineering deploys changes
Confirm patch effectiveness using targeted re-tests
Detect regressions or partial fixes early
Provide clear evidence for SLA closure and compliance

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How Snapsec Performs Validation Runs

1

Identify Fixed Issues

Once a vulnerability is marked as fixed in VM, Snapsec queues the asset for re-testing.
2

Run Targeted Scans

Only the affected endpoints, parameters, or assets are re-scanned to speed up validation.
3

Compare Results

Snapsec automatically checks whether the vulnerability signature or behavior still exists.
4

Confirm or Reopen

If resolved → marked as, Fix Verified.
If not → the finding automatically reopens with new evidence.

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What Problems This Solves

False Closure

Avoid closing vulnerabilities that were never properly fixed.

Regression Risks

Catch issues that reappear after deployments or rollbacks.

Slow Manual Validation

Automate verification instead of spending hours re-testing findings by hand.

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Key Benefits for Your Security Team

Automated Fix Confirmation

No more manual verification — Snapsec confirms fixes instantly.

Evidence-Based Status Updates

Each validated fix includes logs, payloads, and signature checks.

Faster SLA Closure

Resolve findings without waiting on slow manual confirmations.

Zero Regression Gaps

Prevent reintroduced vulnerabilities from slipping through.

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Example Validation Findings

A SQLi issue remains exploitable after patch → Snapsec reopens automatically.
A missing authentication header reappears due to rollback → flagged immediately.
A fixed XSS signature is fully removed → marked as Fix Verified with proof.

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What Happens After Validation

1

Update VM Status

Snapsec syncs results back into the VM for lifecycle accuracy.
2

Notify Teams

Engineers and security receive instant success or failure alerts.
3

Generate Validation Evidence

Full proof-of-fix is attached automatically.
4

Feed Into Reporting

SLA charts, compliance evidence, and closure metrics update in real time.

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Next Steps

Explore Vulnerability Scanner Capabilities

Learn how Snapsec automates detection, validation, and continuous monitoring.