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title: Delete an exception rule
description: Delete an exception rule that is not required anymore. For example, you can delete a rule if you don't want to defer a vulnerable item \(VI\) during ingestion.
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release: australia
product: Vulnerability Response
classification: vulnerability-response
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Working with an exception rule, Vulnerability Response remediation overview, Vulnerability Response, Unified Security Exposure Management, Security Operations]
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# Delete an exception rule

Delete an exception rule that is not required anymore. For example, you can delete a rule if you don't want to defer a vulnerable item \(VI\) during ingestion.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_vul.vulnerability\_admin

## About this task

Deleting a rule cancels the associated remediation task \(VUL\). The related VIs are reopened, and group rules are applied to the individual VIs.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Vulnerability Response** > **Administration** > **Exception Rules**.

2.  Open the exception rule that you want to delete and click **Delete**.

3.  In the Delete Rule dialog box, click **Delete rule** to delete the selected rule.

    The associated remediation task is also deleted. The related VIs are reopened, and group rules are applied to the individual VIs.