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Updated June 2026
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. It represents susceptibility to damage or negative impacts.
“The security audit identified several vulnerability points in the network system.”
/ˌvʌln(ə)rəˈbɪlɪti/
vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty
Contains 'ITY' ending with multiple common letters; features 'VULNERABIL' prefix
Worth 25 points; 'V' and 'Y' add scoring value
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