Search Lists
A search list is a customized group of vulnerabilities and QIDs that you can use in WAS.
You can add a search list to the option profile to define a search criteria for scanning web applications. Using the search list, you can include or exclude specific vulnerabilities from the a scan.
You can also add a search list to a Report Template to help prioritize which vulnerabilities should be addressed first. For example, you can build a report containing only XSS vulnerabilities or only the most severe vulnerabilities.
The Search Lists tab under Configuration manages all the search lists to which you have access.
The tab displays the search list name, type of search list, owner of the search list, and the tags added for a search list.
From the Search Lists tab, you can:
A) Create a new search list by using the New Search List button.
- To create a static search list, see Create a Static Search List.
- To create a dynamic search list, see Create a Dynamic Search List.
B) Search for search lists using QQL (Qualys Query Language) queries. For details, see Search Tokens for Search List.
C) Use filters in the left pane to search for search lists by quick filters, type of search list and tags added to the search list. For details, see Search List - Use Filters.
D) Use Quick Actions to perform the following actions on an individual search list:
- Clone the search list using Save As option
- Add comment to the search list
E) Use the Actions menu to take following actions on multiple search lists:
- Add comment to the Search List
F) Use the Search Actions menu to view the recent searches, save search queries added in the search box and manage saved searches.
Related topics
- Option Profile - Search Criteria