# Assign And Collaborate On Vulnerabilities

Assign vulnerabilities to users and collaborate through the activity feed to track remediation progress and communication.

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## Assign Vulnerability

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vulnerabilities Page">
  Navigate to the **Vulnerabilities** page from the sidebar.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Vulnerability">
  Click a vulnerability from the **Open Vulnerabilities** table.
</Step>

<Step title="Assign Users">
  Use the **Assignee(s)** field to select one or more users.
</Step>

<Step title="Save Assignment">
  Click **Save** to apply the assignment.
</Step>
</Steps>

## Collaborate In Activity

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Vulnerability Details">
  Open a vulnerability from the **Open Vulnerabilities** table.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Activity Tab">
  Navigate to the **Activity** tab.
</Step>

<Step title="Add Message">
  Enter a message in the activity editor.
</Step>

<Step title="Post Activity">
  Click **Post** to add the message to the activity feed.
</Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>Assigned users are responsible for managing and remediating the vulnerability.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Activity messages are recorded in the vulnerability timeline.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>All updates provide visibility into remediation progress.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Unable To Assign Users" defaultOpen>
If users cannot be assigned:

- Ensure users exist in the platform
- Verify users have access to vulnerabilities
- Confirm you have permission to edit the vulnerability

Only authorized users can assign vulnerabilities
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Activity Not Posting">
If messages are not appearing:

- Ensure the message field is not empty
- Click **Post** after entering the message
- Refresh the page if updates are delayed

Activity updates should appear immediately after posting
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Users Cannot See Assigned Vulnerabilities">
If assigned users cannot view vulnerabilities:

- Confirm the vulnerability is assigned to them
- Ensure they have the correct role (**End User**, **Admin**)
- Verify filters are not hiding results

End users only see vulnerabilities assigned to them
</Accordion>

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