View Plugin Output

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

View Plugin Output from Vulnerabilities

To view the plugin output details from the Vulnerabilities page:

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.

View Plugin Output from Inventory

To view the plugin output details from the Inventories page:

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