View Plugin Output

Plugin output for an asset provides context or an explanation as to why a particular plugin is reported for an asset.

  1. Go to Vulnerabilities.

    The Vulnerabilities page appears.

  2. In the list of vulnerabilities, select the one for which you want to view the details and do one of the following:

    • Click the vulnerability link.

    • Right-click the vulnerability and select View.

    • From the Actions drop-down box, select View.

    The Vulnerability Details page appears with the Plugin Output panel and shows the following information:

    • Hit date

    • Source

    • Port

    • Plugin output

      Note: Plugin output is not available for all plugins.

  1. Go to Inventories > All Assets.

    The Inventories page appears.

  2. In the list of assets, select the one for which you want to view the details and do one of the following:

    • Click the asset link.

    • Right-click the asset and select View.

    • Select the checkbox next to the asset, and then from the Actions drop-down box, select View.

    The Asset Details page appears.

  3. Click the Vulnerabilities tab.

    The list of vulnerabilities appears and shows the Plugin Output panel with the following information:

    • Hit date

    • Source

    • Port

    • Plugin output

    Note: Plugin output is not available for all plugins.

Example of a plugin output for a Tenable Nessus Plugin

Example of a plugin output for OT Security Plugin