You are a cybersecurity analyst reviewing a vulnerability management report. You notice that a specific vulnerability has reappeared several times in the last quarter. What is the most likely explanation for this recurrence?
The vulnerability scanner had a malfunction.
The firewall was deactivated temporarily.
The mitigation steps were incorrectly implemented.
Recurring vulnerabilities often indicate that the initial mitigation was not effective. This could be due to incorrect configurations, improper patching, or deeper systemic issues that were not addressed properly.
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