# Create Manual Vulnerabilities

Create vulnerabilities manually to track findings that are not captured through integrations or imported reports.

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## Create 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="Start Manual Creation">
  Click **Add Vulnerability** and select **Manual**.
</Step>

<Step title="Enter Vulnerability Name">
  Provide a name in the **Vulnerability Name** field.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Severity">
  Choose a severity level using **Manual** or **CVSS**.
</Step>

<Step title="Add Details">
  Fill in fields such as **Tags**, **Date Discovered**, **CWE ID**, and **OWASP ID**.
</Step>

<Step title="Write Description">
  Enter details in the **Description** editor.
</Step>

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

<Step title="Create Vulnerability">
  Click **Create Vulnerability** to save the record.
</Step>
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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The vulnerability is created and added to the Open Vulnerabilities table.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Assigned users can view and manage the vulnerability.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>The vulnerability status is set to Open by default.</TipInfo>

## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Unable To Create Vulnerability" defaultOpen>
If creation fails:

- Ensure all required fields such as **Vulnerability Name** and **Severity** are filled
- Check for validation errors in the form
- Verify you have sufficient permissions

Missing required fields will prevent submission
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Severity Not Applying">
If severity is not saved correctly:

- Confirm whether **Manual** or **CVSS** is selected
- Ensure a valid severity value is chosen
- Recheck before submitting the form

Severity must be explicitly defined during creation
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Assignees Not Available">
If users cannot be assigned:

- Ensure users exist in the platform
- Verify users have access to vulnerabilities
- Refresh the page if the list does not load

Assignment depends on available users in your tenant
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