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# Request bulk exception in the Security Exposure Management Workspace

# Request bulk exception in the Security Exposure Management Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 30, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read  
Request an exception for multiple findings concurrently using the bulk edit feature instead of manually selecting each record.

## Before you begin

Role required:

* sn_vul.vulnerability_analyst, sn_vul.vulnerability_admin, or sn_vul.remediation_owner for host vulnerable items (VITs)
* sn_vul.app_sec_manager, sn_vul.app_security_champion for application vulnerable items (AVITs)
* sn_vul_container.vulnerability_analyst, sn_vul_container.vulnerability_admin, or sn_vul_container.remediation_owner for container vulnerable items (CVITs)
* sn_vulc.admin, sn_vulc.remediation_owner for configuration test results (CTRs)
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## About this task

When you request an exception for one or more records from the Bulk edit modal, a remediation task is created with the selected records. The remediation task is created only when Deferred or Closed-false positive state is selected.  
Note:  
The Application Vulnerable Items (AVITs) from the scanners with the Manage exceptions in ServiceNow parameter set to false aren't updated.  
* If you select AVITs from various scanners, some with the Manage exceptions in ServiceNow parameter set to true and other set to false, the AVITs linked to the scanners with he Manage exceptions in ServiceNow parameter set to false aren't updated.
* If you select AVITs from only the scanners with the Manage exceptions in ServiceNow parameter set to false, the Defer option does not appear in the State field in the Bulk Edit modal.
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesSecurity Exposure Management Workspace.
2. On the List page, open the Active or All list in one of the following lists:  
   * Host Vulnerable items
   * Container Vulnerable items
   * Application Vulnerable items
   * Configuration Test Results
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3. Perform one of the following:  
   * Select the check box next to each item if you want to use the Only Selected Items option in the [Record selection](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5t3MuQnsqJXWx27YzKEjHw#vmws-bulk-edit-request-exception__record-slection-field) field.
   * Apply filters if you want to use the All records that match filter option in the [Record selection](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5t3MuQnsqJXWx27YzKEjHw#vmws-bulk-edit-request-exception__record-slection-field) field.
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4. Select the Bulk Edit button.
5. On the form, select Deferred in the State field, and select a Reason to request an exception for multiple findings (VITs, AVITs, CVITs, or TRs) simultaneously.  
   For a description of the other field values, see [Bulk edit form fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VkikW2IBd0Na9O65vNG2YQ "The following table shows the fields on the Bulk Edit modal in the Security Exposure Management Workspace. The fields that appear depend on the State or Risk rating value you select.").
6. Select Update.  
   Note:  
   If you have configured Questionnaire for exception requests, this button is labeled Go to Questionnaire instead.
7. On the Questionnaire modal, answer the questions and select  Submit.  
   A remediation task is created containing the records that you selected. Your request is submitted for approval and the State of the records changes to  In Review.  
   Note:  
   The Questionnaire modal appears only when the questionnaire is enabled for exception requests in the Exception Management form.
   * For more information on configuring a questionnaire for exception requests, see [Configure Exception Management for Vulnerability Response](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rO4q5vOFpibwmZKMKTwDHA "When your organization can't comply with a published vulnerability management or security policy, standard, or guideline, you can request an exception. Exception management entails requesting, reviewing, approving, or rejecting exceptions to a vulnerable item (VI) or remediation task (RT) that cannot be remediated according to the policy."), [Configure Exception Management for Application Vulnerability Response](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zqkyWSVZ7gqULceD5Ak36w "Limit the duration of an exception requested and add a questionnaire to the exception or false positive request using the module. By default, an exception is requested using the ServiceNow Application Vulnerability Response module. You can also request an exception using the GRC: Policy and Compliance Management integration."), and [Configure Exception Management for Container Vulnerability Response](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XPFmkExZjzl_Aw5oZLcwRQ "Limit the duration of an exception requested and add a questionnaire to the exception or false positive request using the Container Vulnerability Response module. By default, an exception is requested using the ServiceNow Container Vulnerability Response module. You can also request an exception using the GRC: Policy and Compliance Management integration."), and [Configuration Compliance Exception Management overview](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ViERElq0MIXQhyn97Fv0kw "When your organization can't comply with a published vulnerability management or security policy, standard, or guideline, you can request an exception. Exception management entails requesting, reviewing, approving, or rejecting exceptions for a remediation task that cannot be remediated according to the policy.").
   * In case you must modify your questionnaire, refer to KB2713229.
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   The approver receives an email notification about your request.

## Result

In the Security Exposure Management Workspace, on the List page, navigate to ExceptionsAll, open the corresponding state change approval record (VCA#) and check the status of your request in the Approval state column:{#sem-bulk-edit-request-exception__table_cvb_bym_gbc__entry__2}

| Approval state | Result |
|-|-|
| Approved | The state of the Remediation task transitions to Deferred with the given Reason as sub-state. The state and reason are rolled down to the records. The state of the Remediation task transitions to Deferred with the given Reason as sub-state. The state and reason are rolled down to the records. When risk modification is also requested, a separate change approval is created for the risk modification request. If that approval is also approved, the risk rating of the records is updated to the desired risk rating that was selected during the bulk edit request. |
| Rejected | The state of the Remediation Task and its records doesn't change. |
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In the Activity stream of a record or remediation task, you can view the entire workflow of your request.
**Related reference**   

* [Bulk edit form fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VkikW2IBd0Na9O65vNG2YQ "The following table shows the fields on the Bulk Edit modal in the Security Exposure Management Workspace. The fields that appear depend on the State or Risk rating value you select.")

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