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What does "vulnerability" mean in programming?
vulnerability is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A weakness in a system that can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or disrupt service. Vulnerabilities can exist in code, configuration, or third-party dependencies.
Example
"The security scan found a known vulnerability in one of our npm dependencies."
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