vulnerabilities
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌvəɫnɝəˈbɪɫɪtiz// UK //vˌʌlnəɹəbˈɪlɪtiz// vul·ner·a·bil·i·ties
n. weak points or parts of a system that are easy to attack or hurt. You often hear this when talking about computer security or a person's feelings.
n. weaknesses or flaws in a system, person, or structure that leave them open to attack or harm. Often refers to security gaps in software or emotional openness in social psychology.
The update fixes several security vulnerabilities in the software.
The report highlights the city's vulnerabilities to flooding during the hurricane season.
In cybersecurity, identifying zero-day vulnerabilities is critical because they represent unknown weaknesses that hackers can exploit before a patch is even developed.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to specific technical or emotional weaknesses.