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# Bulk edit risk modification

# Bulk edit risk modification {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 30, 2026  
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Use bulk edit risk modification to request an adjusted risk rating, and optionally apply compensating controls, across multiple vulnerable items that share a single vulnerability.

When you select multiple findings in the Unified Security Exposure Management, the Bulk Edit dialog lets you submit a risk modification request. You can change only one of the State
or Risk rating fields in a single bulk edit action.

## Risk modification workflow overview {#bulk-edit-risk-reduction__section_workflow-overview}

Submitting a bulk risk modification request creates a single Remediation Task for the selected items. The task enters an In review state and generates approval requests for risk modification at each
configured approval level. After all approvals are granted, the risk rating on the affected vulnerable items updates to the approved desired rating, and the Remediation Task transitions back to Open
state.

If you're a Vulnerability Admin/Analyst, the change approval moves to Approved state immediately, and the risk rating updates and rolls up to the Remediation Task right away. If
you're a Remediation Owner, the change approval request follows the configured approval process; the risk rating updates and rolls up to the Remediation Task after it's approved.

Work notes added during the bulk edit reflect the compensating controls and risk adjustments applied.

## Eligible item states {#bulk-edit-risk-reduction__section_item-state-filter}

The bulk edit action applies only to items in an Open, Under Investigation, or Awaiting Review state. Items in other states are excluded from the update
regardless of their selection status.