Security - Concept
Exploit
A technique or piece of code that takes advantage of a security weakness
What's it for?
Shows how a known weakness can actually be used to cause harm, helping teams judge how urgent a fix is.
For example…
Attackers use a public exploit against an unpatched VPN appliance to gain a foothold on the network.
An attacker uses a published exploit for an unpatched VPN flaw to gain access, turning the vulnerability into a real compromise
Think of it like…
Crowbar shaped for that weak lock — the tool that turns the weakness into entry