---
id: DASF-R-12.1
type: risk
source_version: "3.0"
valid_as_of: 2026-10-22
---

# DASF-R-12.1 — Lack of vulnerability management

Source: [official compendium, AI Lifecycle Risks, row 58](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lD5nKC1QNoUTDXdMp31NA9eKcUYGjhtC34MCfQpqpGo/edit#gid=307775890&range=A58:AE58). Snapshot: 2026-10-22; source revision: DASF v 1.0.

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## Risk mechanism

Detecting and promptly addressing software vulnerabilities in systems that support data and AI/ML operations is a critical responsibility for software and service providers. Attackers do not necessarily need to target AI/ML algorithms directly; compromising the layers underlying AI/ML systems is often easier. Therefore, adhering to traditional security threat mitigation practices, such as a secure software development lifecycle, is essential across all software layers.

## Applicability

[Predictive ML Models](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/predictive-ml.md) · [RAG - LLMs](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/rag.md) · [Fine-tuned LLMs](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/fine-tuned-llm.md) · [Pre-trained LLMs](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/pre-trained-llm.md) · [Foundational LLMs](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/foundation-llm.md)

Blank source cells remain null (unspecified); a source “No” means this default filter omits the risk; it does not establish absence in your architecture. Combine every deployment pattern in the system.

## Impacts described by the source

**AI system:**

• Technical Vulnerabilities within AI Systems
• Cyber Security Incident
• Compromise of AI Systems
• Regulatory Non-compliance
• Failure to Achieve Organizational AI Strategy and Goals

**Business:**

• Financial Loss
• Customer Retention
• Regulatory Fines and Judgement

## Controls

- [DASF-38](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/controls/38.md) — Platform security — penetration testing, red teaming, bug bounty and vulnerability management
- [DASF-63](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/controls/63.md) — Update software

## Source control guidance

• DASF 38: Platform security — penetration testing, red teaming, bug bounty and vulnerability management
• DASF 63: Update software

## Investigate and verify

Project adaptation: use the [evidence workflow](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/methodology.md), then request **investigate_risk** with **DASF-R-12.1**. It returns the mechanism above, control-specific evidence requests, proposed tests and remediation acceptance criteria. Until evidence is supplied, the result is **unverified**. Use [the finding template](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/templates/finding.md) to record a concrete observation and residual risk.

## Source-reported framework mappings

These are the mappings in this snapshot, with their original edition labels. They are references, not proof of conformity or independent validation.

| Framework | Source mapping |
|---|---|
| MITRE ATLAS as of Q3 2024 | T1578 Modify Cloud Compute Infrastructure<br>T1601 Modify System Image |
| MITRE ATTACK as of Q3 2024 | no mapping |
| OWASP LLM Top 10 2025 | no mapping |
| OWASP ML Top 10 v0.3 | no mapping |
| OWASP Agentic AI – Threats and Mitigations | no mapping |
| NIST - 800- 53 - Rev 5 | RA-3:Risk Assessment, <br>RA-5:Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning, <br>SI-2:Flaw Remediation, <br>CM-7:Least Functionality |
| NIST 800-53 Controls Mapping Rationale | Ensures vulnerability management through continuous scanning, risk assessments, and patching for ML systems. |
| HITRUST | no mapping |
| ENISA’s Securing ML Algorithms | Ensure ML Projects Follow the Global Process for Integrating Security into Projects.<br>Implement Processes to Maintain Security Levels of ML Components Over Time.<br>Check the Vulnerabilities of the Components Used so that they have an Appropriate Security Level. |
| ISO 42001:2023 Controls Objectives and Controls (Annex A) | no mapping |
| ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Control Reference (Annex A) | A.8.29 Security testing in development<br>and acceptance<br>A.8.8 Management of technical vulnerabilities |
| EU AI Act | Article 15.1: Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
| CSA MCP Security | (blank in source) |
| OWASP MCP TOP 10 | (blank in source) |

## Related

- [Component 12](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/components/12.md)
- [Catalog](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/index.md)