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title: Variables for Create Scan Record for Vulnerabilities activity
description: Vulnerability scans for single or multiple vulnerable items can be run using the Create Scan Record for Vulnerabilities workflow activity included in the base system. When the input is passed to the activity, it creates a scan record.
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# Variables for Create Scan Record for Vulnerabilities activity

Vulnerability scans for single or multiple vulnerable items can be run using the **Create Scan Record for Vulnerabilities** workflow activity included in the base system. When the input is passed to the activity, it creates a scan record.

## Input variables

Input variables determine the initial behavior of the activity.

|Variable|Description|
|--------|-----------|
|taskids \[string\]|A string of comma-separated sysIds that define the expected inputs. This field is mandatory.|

## Output variables

The output variables contain data that can be used in subsequent activities.

|Variable|Description|
|--------|-----------|
|scanResult \[Boolean\]|Returns True if the input is not empty. A scan record is created for the taskIds.|