---
title: Reopen an exception rule
description: Reopen an exception rule that has been rejected, but you want to resubmit. Reopening the rule moves it to the Draft state.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/security-management/vulnerability-response/reopen-ex-rule.html
release: australia
product: Vulnerability Response
classification: vulnerability-response
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Working with an exception rule, Vulnerability Response remediation overview, Vulnerability Response, Unified Security Exposure Management, Security Operations]
---

# Reopen an exception rule

Reopen an exception rule that has been rejected, but you want to resubmit. Reopening the rule moves it to the Draft state.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_vul.vulnerability\_admin

## About this task

You can then update and resubmit the rule for approval.

## Procedure

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

2.  Find the rule that you want to reopen and click **Reopen**.

3.  Update the form and resubmit it for approval.