Terms used in this reference
These definitions connect the vocabulary to the actual operating decision. Read the practical entries for their application and the source register for supporting primary guidance.
Finding claim
A statement of the actor, action, and security boundary that the evidence supports.
Reproduction context
The build, identity, object state, prerequisites, and steps needed to assess the reported behavior.
Bounded impact
The consequence actually supported by the observed behavior, separated from wider unverified possibilities.
Retest acceptance
The responsible reviewer’s decision about the repaired rule under recorded, comparable conditions.
Evidence status
Keep a company description, an original illustration, a proposed exercise, and a completed observation distinct. A label such as passed or fixed needs the evidence and conditions appropriate to the actual decision.
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Penetration Testing Reports. “Terms used in this reference.” Reviewed November 12, 2026.
https://penetrationtestingreports.com/glossary/