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# Scan vulnerability item workflow

# Scan vulnerability item workflow {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

TheVulnerable ResponseScan Vulnerability Item workflow rescans a vulnerable item.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

This workflow is triggered by Rescan vulnerability, during a
Close/Ignore action.  
Workflow process activities include:

* [Variables for Create Scan Record for Vulnerabilities activity](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/sGrnKDvHVoVhdptFeYOMUA "Vulnerability scans for single or multiple vulnerable items can be run using the Create Scan Record for Vulnerabilities workflow activity included in the base system. When the input is passed to the activity, it creates a scan record.")
* Log Message
Figure 1. Scan Vulnerability workflow

## Procedure

1. Navigate to VulnerabilityVulnerabilitiesVulnerable Items.
2. Open a vulnerability item.
3. Click Close/Ignore.
4. Choose Closedfor the Desired State.
5. Choose Fixed for the Substate.  
   The State of the group changes to Pending Confirmation, the Substate changes to Fixed, and a rescan runs.
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