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+# Vulnerability Exception Request Template
+
+## Exception Request Form
+
+### Vulnerability Information
+- **CVE ID**: CVE-YYYY-NNNNN
+- **Finding ID**: [Scanner reference number]
+- **Affected Asset(s)**: [hostname/IP]
+- **Severity**: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
+- **CVSS Score**: [0.0 - 10.0]
+- **Discovery Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
+- **Original SLA Deadline**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
+
+### Exception Details
+- **Category**: [ ] Remediation Delay [ ] No Fix Available [ ] Business Critical [ ] False Positive [ ] Compensating Control
+- **Requested Expiration Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
+- **Justification**: [Detailed explanation of why remediation cannot be completed within SLA]
+
+### Compensating Controls
+1. **Detection Control**: [How will exploitation attempts be detected?]
+2. **Prevention Control**: [What barriers reduce exploitation likelihood?]
+3. **Response Procedure**: [What IR procedures are in place for this vulnerability?]
+4. **Monitoring**: [What ongoing monitoring ensures controls remain effective?]
+
+### Risk Assessment
+- **Residual Risk Rating**: [High/Medium/Low]
+- **Business Impact if Exploited**: [Description]
+- **Likelihood of Exploitation**: [High/Medium/Low]
+
+### Requestor
+- **Name**: [Full name]
+- **Email**: [email@company.com]
+- **Department**: [Team/Department]
+- **Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
+
+---
+
+## Approval Section (For Approver Use)
+
+### Decision
+- [ ] **Approved** - Exception granted with conditions below
+- [ ] **Rejected** - See rejection reason below
+- [ ] **More Information Required** - See notes below
+
+### Conditions (if approved)
+- [List any additional conditions]
+
+### Reviewer Notes
+- [Notes from security review]
+
+### Approver
+- **Name**: [Full name]
+- **Title**: [Job title]
+- **Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
+- **Signature**: [Digital signature or email confirmation reference]