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title: Update an approved exception rule
description: Cancel an approved rule to be able to update it. For example, before you can modify any dates or add a condition to an approved rule, you must cancel it so that the remediation task \(VUL\) is deleted, and the vulnerable items \(VIs\) move to the Open state.
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# Update an approved exception rule

Cancel an approved rule to be able to update it. For example, before you can modify any dates or add a condition to an approved rule, you must cancel it so that the remediation task \(VUL\) is deleted, and the vulnerable items \(VIs\) move to the Open state.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_vul.vulnerability\_admin

## About this task

Group rules are reapplied to these VIs. Submit the rule after making the changes so that it goes through the approval process once again.

## Procedure

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

2.  Open the exception rule that you want to cancel and click **Cancel**.

3.  In the Cancel Rule dialog box, click **Cancel rule**.

    The rule moves back to the Draft state and the associated VUL is deleted. The related VIs are reopened, and group rules are applied to the individual VIs.